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livillagomez@seattleschools.orgName: Laura Villagomez
Pronouns: She/Her
Education: University of Washington, M.A Teaching ; San Francisco State University, B.A English Education
How I Got Into Education: I enjoyed reading and learning more about literature, then I turned my focus to Special Education, because I wanted to create more
Hobbies: I enjoy running, hiking, and writing
Email Address: livillagomez@seattleschools.org
Teacher - Multilingual
jgbenavidez@seattleschools.orgName: Jimi Benavidez
Pronouns: he/him/his
Education: University of Washington, B.A. English Major, Education Minor; University of Washington Masters in Teaching; Western Governors University Masters in Education – Learning and Technology
How I Got Into Education: I was a very reluctant reader as a child until my grandmother sat me down and showed me how to envision myself within the context of any book. When I finished reading Robinson Crusoe, I felt a huge sense of relief (as well as achievement) having finished it. Even though I have forgotten the story, I still remember that feeling. I have been always interested in working with students; I would volunteer during the summers as a vacation bible school counselor or tutoring in my free time. After working years in retail management and human resources, I realized that teaching is where my passion lies. Though it may be lots of hard work and long days, this work is still the most rewarding. My goal is to inspire my students the way that my grandmother did for me all those years back.
Hobbies: swimming, eating, reading, watching movies, T.V. shows, and Anime (currently getting caught up with Bleach), binging Netflix, traveling, eating, and more eating
Email Address: jgbenavidez@seattleschools.org
Teacher - math
rjdix@seattleschools.orgHe/him
B.A. in Anthropology, currently getting Master's at UW
I got into education through a nonprofit named City Year and found my passion for teaching math.
I play Dungeons and Dragons, love competition (physical and video games), and cooking (albeit not that good yet)
