Mrs. de Sousa

Hello everyone!

I am very excited about the upcoming 2024 - 2025 school year and the opportunity to work with you as your TK grade teacher at Mesa View Elementary School. I am a graduate of University of California, Santa Barbara (UCSB), and I obtained my Master of Arts (M.A.) in Teaching at University of Southern California (USC). This is my tenth year teaching in the Romoland School District. Previously, I have taught overseas in Taiwan and in several districts within the LA area. During my time overseas, I had the honor of serving on the Taiwan City's Education Board as an English Immersion Program consultant. I am extremely proud to be a Mustang, working with some of the best students in the country! 

During my time as a Mustang, I have become a master screencastifier, a google certified educator, and the 2019 IACUE Emerging Teacher of the Year Award recipient. My three years' participation in our district's units of study team led me to an amazing opportunity where I worked with fellow educators around the world developing and editing test items that appear at the end of the year state exams. I am currently continuing to bring the best practices to our scholars by staying connected with educators on social media platforms. 

As a parent of two toddlers myself, I deeply understand the challenge of entrusting someone else to care for your child for six hours a day, especially if it's the child's first time being away from their primary caretaker. That's why Ms. Emily, my aide, and I are dedicated to creating a nurturing and welcoming environment where children feel safe and excited to come each day. We prioritize building trust and ensuring every child feels valued, supported, and happy in our classroom. Your child's well-being and comfort are our top priorities, and we strive to make their educational experience positive and enriching. Please contact me if you have any comments, questions, or concerns. I am most active on the ParentSquare App, but you can also email me by clicking here. 

I look forward to meeting you at the TK Orientation on Monday, August 12 and seeing everyone again on the first day of school (Thursday, August 15, 2024)!

Your TK teacher,

Mrs. de Sousa