Welcome to 4th Grade!
Mrs. Erica Ortiz
ERLA / SRLA
Social Studies
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Welcome Parents and scholars to this 2024-25 school year!! I am extremely excited for this school year! I already foresee that it is going to be an exceptional year. With that being said, let me introduce myself.
My name is Mrs. Erica Ortiz and this is my 20th year as an educator. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary studies with a minor in Bilingual Education, and a Master's Degree in Curriculum & Instruction with an endorsement in Literacy. I am a state certified Reading Specialist K-12 and a state certified Reading Legacy Teacher.
Not only am I a teacher, but I am a wife to my amazing husband of 22 years, and a mother to four wonderful children. I have Andrea , Daniela, Karina, and my only son, Jorge. My oldest daughter just graduated from Texas A&M San Antonio this past May with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting . She graduated from Sharyland Pioneer High School in 2021, and received an academic and athletic scholarship to go play softball at A&M San Antonio. Daniela graduated in 2023 from PHS as well. She attended A&M in San Antonio last year to play softball with her sister on a scholarship as well. This year she decided to come home and attend UTRGV to focus on her studies, so she can prepare and qualify for the nursing program. My daughter Karina is a senior at PHS, and my son is a sophmore as PHS as well. We have a total of 7 dogs as part of our family.
I have a passion for teaching Reading and Writing, and plan on implementing many valuable lessons with your children. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns. The best way to reach or contact me is through Remind. If I don't respond right away, please give me time, I might be teaching or occupied, but as soon as I can, I will respond. I look forward to teaching your beautiful children and working with you. Again, welcome back and let's have a great school year!!
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