First Grade

Goal: Our goal is to create and harbor an equitable environment for student learning. Our wish is to maintain an environment of respect and understanding where students and teachers feel valued, validated and loved.

About each team member:

Alma Delia Reyna-León - 1st grade DL teacher. Graduated from the University of Texas at Austin (UT) with a Bachelors in Applied Learning and Development and a minor in Spanish and Math. This is my 6th year teaching at Houston Elementary. I enjoy reading, cooking and spending time with my husband and son.

Fatima Salazar-Smith. I have been teaching for too many years, I have a Bachelors in Special Education from a university in El Salvador. A second bachelor in Psychology from Liberty University and currently working on my Master in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. I enjoy laughing, traveling with my husband, eating at different places, walking our dogs, and simply enjoying the beauty of this world and the peaceful moments. 

Noel Regalado- Just recently moved to Texas, from living on an Island for 7 years!! I have been a Child Educator for over 15 years, worked with the Boy Scouts of America, NASA Space Camp, Salvation Army, amongst running my own adventure and leadership programs. Leadership, meditation and self-growth are my specialties, I also love traveling! I have been to over 30 countries and speak 4 languages, I love new experiences and most of all love going on adventures with Capt. Crazy!!