Meet the Teachers!
Nicole Llanes, Andrea Cid Garcia-Mella, and Kara Warren
After the unprecedented year and a half of social distancing, mask mandates and remote learning, many teachers have been rethinking their positions in their schools. The combined difficulty of communication and adjusting to the needs of students has convinced some that it’s time for a fresh start. This year alone, our PPCHS has welcomed 16 new teachers onto school grounds– with several in each department!
Noel Hernandez
Q: Why did you choose charter? A: I chose charter because I like to go back and forth between teaching college and teaching high school as I view both realms as important. Q: How long have you been teaching for? A: I taught for10 years including non-academic, and 5 years academically. Q: What made you become a teacher? A: I've travelled a lot in my life, whether it be for professional or personal purpo...
Adam Bolanos
Q: Why did you choose PPCHS and how has your experience been so far? A: I chose PPCHS because my wife works with Mrs. Torres's husband and I was informed that there was an opening to teach here this year. So I interviewed and was offered the position. I have nothing but amazing things to say about this school and it has been nothing short of an honor and a privilege to be a part of something this a...
Gabriel Perez
Q: Why did you choose PPCHS and how has your experience been so far? A: I went to high school here, and I graduated in 2014. I was looking for a job, and so I emailed Mr.Bayer and I got a job! And I’m really happy here, it’s a great school, and yeah. Q: How has teaching at a new school changed your perspective? A: Well this is my first year teaching ever, so new school and everything. And...
Phalancia Louise
Q: What about charter stood out to you? A: The location. So, I currently live in Broward now and my previous job was in Little Havana so I would drive from Miramar to Little Havana and it was horrendous on I-95. So, literally it's been 5 weeks now and my drive to work and from work is so seamless. Q: Did you have a career prior to becoming a teacher? A: I worked in retail and...
Maria Pardo
Q: Why did you choose PPCHS and how has your experience been so far? A: I know that PPCHS has always been a great school since I live close, so when I decided to leave my old school I decided to apply to teach here. Q: How has teaching at a new school changed your perspective? A: So far, my perspective has not changed much other than just being in a different environment. Q: What’...
Maya Haim
Q: Why did you choose to teach at Charter? A: My sister in-law has a cousin that works for charter and loves the school! I decided I wanted to go into education towards the end of the school year last year and she only had great things to say about the charter system and students! Q: How long have you been teaching for? A: This is my first year teaching my very own classroom! I worked at West C...
Jessica Sandford
Q: What about charter stood out to you? A: Charter was my High School so it’s so interesting to be back on the other side of the table. I’ve always known it to be a school that felt welcoming. Charter challenged me outside of my comfort zone, while at the same time encouraged me and helped me grow into the woman I am today. Q: Did you have a career prior to becoming a teacher? A: Since ...
Cristian Sanchez
Q: Why did you choose PPCHS and how has your experience been so far? A: I chose to work at Pines Charter High School because of the culture. I have many friends that either work for charter or attend school here. All the conversations were always positive and I appreciate charter's academic approach to challenging students with rigorous curriculum and innovative learning. Q: How has teachin...
Trisha Koch
Q: Why did you choose charter? A: I chose charter because I love it! My 3 kids got to charter (all at AV campus) and I love the staff and students. Q: How long have you been teaching? A: This is my 2nd year teaching as a full-time teacher. Q: What made you become a teacher? A: When I was a senior In high school, I had two amazing teachers who were really influential in developing my love for lite...
Yekaterina Alvarez
Q: Why did you choose to come to Pembroke Pines Charter? A: Working at Pines Charter seemed like an exciting opportunity! Not only is the school academically strong, but the family environment is also what made me like our school even more. Q: How long have you been teaching for, and where did you initially teach? A: The 2021-2022 academic year will be my 5th year in teaching. I have also...
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