About Me
My name is Mrs. Patel and I am so excited to be teaching your child this school year! This is my eighth year teaching but my second year at Katherine Finchy. I am happy to be here again for the 2020-2021 school year. I was a special education teacher (ranging grades 1 to 5) for three years, taught first grade for three years, and this is my second year teaching second grade at Finchy.
Growing up, I always knew I wanted to be a teacher, even when I was a little girl. My family, being educators themselves, helped steer me in this direction for my career path. I can't believe I am now living my dream of becoming a teacher! Fun facts about me: I am married to my amazing husband, Roshan, and we have one son, named Kane, who is two years old! We have a baby girl who is 5 months old! I have a twin sister who used to be a teacher in Desert Sands Unified, but is now a fabulous stay-at-home mom. My mom works in Desert Sands Unified as an elementary school principal. My uncle is the Superintendent of Ventura Unified School District and my other uncle is a teacher/head football coach at Riverside Poly. I also have aunts who are teachers. I have had a lot of great role models in my family in education. On my free time, I like to be with my friends and family, read a good book, listen to music, and catch up on my favorite TV shows. I wrote a children's book with my twin sister: you can find it on Amazon (It is called The Best Twins Ever). I have a love for candles, coffee, and the holidays! |
Qualifications
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I attended California State University San Marcos and while there, received my bachelors in Liberal Studies with a minor in Literature and Writing. I also received my multiple subject teaching credential there. I immediately started my masters degree at Point Loma Nazarene University shortly after graduation from San Marcos. During my time at Point Loma, I received a masters in Special Education with an emphasis in Autism, as well as my special education (education specialist) credential in mild to moderate disabilities. I am also GATE certified.
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Contact Information
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I am always available and flexible and I cannot wait to work with you to make your child's journey in education great!
[email protected] (760) 416-8190 Katherine Finchy Elementary School 777 E Tachevah Drive, Palm Springs, CA 92262 |