MEET THE EDUCATOR: Maria Armendariz

>> Name: Maria Armendariz.  
>> What she teaches: Fifth grade.
>> Where she teaches: Bilingual at San Jacinto Elementary.
>> Lives in: Odessa.
>> Grew up in: New Mexico.
>> Graduated from: The University of Texas of the Permian Basin.
>> Family: Husband is Robert Armendariz. Two children: daughter Alexia Armendariz and son Alan Armendariz.
>> Hobbies: Family and friend get-togethers.
>> Why she teaches: Teaching fulfills me. I want to instill positive things to students and know that I am making a great impact in their lives.
>> Her class mission: My mission is that all children learn and strive to become successful and productive, as well as maintaining high expectations and positive attitudes necessary to promote success.
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