Salinas Teacher Honor Roll - Juan Chavez

Roberto M. Robledo
The Salinas Californian

Name: Juan Chavez, Roosevelt School

Job:  Student Services Resource Teacher

Years in education: three

Education, training:  Bachelor of Science degree from California Polytechnic University (Cal Poly). Training from Salinas City Elementary School District.

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Why did you go into teaching? I actually wasn't planning on going into the teaching field until I started visiting my mother at her school during my senior year in college. I saw the ability to make an  impact in a child's life by motivating them and giving them hope. I was a product of this district and environment and understand them.

How did you end up in Salinas?  I was raised in Salinas and came back after college to made a difference in the city.

Favorite part of the job: Building a relationship with the students and being able to see them grow educationally and mentally.

Least favorite part of the job: Not enough time to work with each student individually.

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