I chose the career of teaching when I noticed a disconnect between the education of our youth and the community. Each year I strive to bring as much of the community to my class as possible. Career month is a yearly fixture where NFL players, technicians,engineers, doctors, dentists, scientists share their wealth of knowledge and encourage students to persevere and become life long learners. I also reach out to organizations such as Sea World, City of Manteca, PG&E, and AT&T to provide complimentary educational resources, field trips, and hands-on activities.