Patricia was born in the sun-kissed land of the state of Sonora, Mexico. Her family, parents, and four children, moved to the United States in search of a better life. Patricia was at the tender age of eight when she moved and was raised in a very traditional home. Her mom was a stay-at-home mom and her dad was a tractor mechanic. She was introduced to her love of reading by Mark Bonesteele, and she fondly remembers “sitting on the floor as he read Dr. Seuss books to us.” A fun fact is Patricia read all of the volumes of the Encyclopedia Britannica by fifth grade!

Patricia graduated from University of California Irvine double majoring in Spanish and Cultural Anthropology and earned a Masters in Educational Leadership from San Diego State University.

In addition to being our principal, she is the mom of three to Anna-Claire, a nurse, Edward Alexander, a corrections officer, and Anna Sophia who just graduated from CU Fort Collins with a BS in Microbiology. She attends graduate school and is also working as a research assistant. She has a golden doodle named Papas and a cat named Sophie Mouse.

Patricia loves kayaking and paddle boarding any sport that has to do with the water. Her favorite getaway is the beach! Another fun fact is she is famous for her salsa. She even was proposed to based on her salsa!

From Patricia:
“I believe that all students can and will achieve. I am most passionate about students experiencing success in our schools. Every child deserves to have the opportunity to achieve their dreams."

My goals are that when students depart SDSA they will:

• have had the best ever preparation from kinder through eighth
• have the academic prowess to succeed in high school
• experience a smooth transition to high school
• understand that since the ninth grade they need to be on track to go to a university
• have the confidence to access AP/IB/Honors classes and/or participate in the AVID program
• soar like the phoenix high above all others

Patricia estudió en la Universidad de California en Irvine y se tituló como licenciada en Antropología Cultural y Español. Obtuvo su maestría de la Universidad de San Diego en Educación.

Patricia es madre de 3 hijos. Anna-Claire (enfermera), Edward-Alexander “lalito”(sistema de leyes) y Anna-Sophia (se acaba de recibir en la universidad de Ft. Collins licenciada en Microbiología.) Sus mascotas incluyen a un perro y un gato. A Patricia le encanta todo lo que tenga que ver con el mar y el agua.

Mensaje de la directora:
"Yo creo que todos los niños pueden lograr sus metas. Mi pasión es que los niños logren tener éxito en la escuela. Creo que todos los niños merecen la oportunidad de que sus sueños se hagan realidad."

Mis metas son que cuando nuestros alumnos dejan las aulas de SDSA ellos:

• Hayan recibido la mejor preparación académica y que estén listos para triunfar en la preparatoria
• Que tengan la autoconfianza necesaria para retarse en cursos de nivel alto como IB y AP
• Que tengan una buena transición a la preparatoria y que comprendan el proceso para lograr ir a la universidad o para lograr su carrera en el futuro
• Y que como el fénix vuelen alto