In this episode of Somos Sunnyside, we sit down with Anjolie Navarrete, a first-year teacher at Sierra K-8 School, where she teaches 7th grade math. Anjolie shares her journey of balancing her teaching responsibilities while being a full-time student in the UA Pathways program.

She talks about how this program is equipping her with the skills and knowledge to be effective in the classroom and set up for long-term success. Anjolie expresses her gratitude for the teacher mentorship program at Sierra, which provides her with valuable guidance from experienced mentors. Her passion for teaching shines through as she discusses the joy she feels when she sees her students engage with their learning.

This episode is a heartfelt conversation about the challenges and rewards of being a new teacher and the importance of building a supportive classroom community.