Michele (and CJ)
Dear Pomona 1, Chino 2, and Ontario students,
My name is Michele and I am the new Student Advisor at your centers. Originally, I am from San Diego. Before I moved here I was a Substitute Teacher for the San Diego Unified School District. I worked for that school district for over ten years (when you meet me do not remind me how old I am).
For those of you who are interested, I am Mexican-American, and yes, I speak Spanish. My grandparents are from Mazatlan, Sinaloa and Phoenix, Arizona. My father is a mechanic and my mother was a stay-at-home mother until I was 5. She then became a Special Ed Assistant and later moved on to become an SDC Teacher. I was raised in the barrio of San Diego and I loved it. My environment really didn't help me become the best student I could be, but, I managed to find a way into college and I finished. With the exception of my mother, my cousins and I are the first in our family to attend college and graduate.
When I started college I didn't know how or when to register for classes. Many of us graduate from high school with a destination in mind, but have no idea how to get there. When this happens it can be discouraging because we feel lost and frsutrated. I don't want any of you to leave OFY without a plan. I will be calling in seniors to schedule an appointment to discuss your future plans. If you are not a senior and would like information about college or training for a specific career, you do not have to wait until you are in the 12th grade. All OFY students are welcome to stop by or schedule an appointment.
My name is Michele and I am the new Student Advisor at your centers. Originally, I am from San Diego. Before I moved here I was a Substitute Teacher for the San Diego Unified School District. I worked for that school district for over ten years (when you meet me do not remind me how old I am).
For those of you who are interested, I am Mexican-American, and yes, I speak Spanish. My grandparents are from Mazatlan, Sinaloa and Phoenix, Arizona. My father is a mechanic and my mother was a stay-at-home mother until I was 5. She then became a Special Ed Assistant and later moved on to become an SDC Teacher. I was raised in the barrio of San Diego and I loved it. My environment really didn't help me become the best student I could be, but, I managed to find a way into college and I finished. With the exception of my mother, my cousins and I are the first in our family to attend college and graduate.
When I started college I didn't know how or when to register for classes. Many of us graduate from high school with a destination in mind, but have no idea how to get there. When this happens it can be discouraging because we feel lost and frsutrated. I don't want any of you to leave OFY without a plan. I will be calling in seniors to schedule an appointment to discuss your future plans. If you are not a senior and would like information about college or training for a specific career, you do not have to wait until you are in the 12th grade. All OFY students are welcome to stop by or schedule an appointment.
