I moved to the United States In 1992, the same year I enrolled in Bakersfield Adult School. I got my High School Diploma 2 years later. A year later, I enrolled at Bakersfield College and took classes like ESL to keep learning English. I started with general education when I felt confident with my language level, and I decided to get involved in working at Shirley Lane Elementary to gain experience working with children. Finally, I graduated from Bakersfield College in December 2018. After graduating, I enrolled at the University of La Verne and obtained my Bachelor of Art Educational Studies in January 2021. I am in the credential program and have a master's in teaching and learning at the same university.