WELCOME/ Bienvenidos

My name is Patricia Patino. For 17 years, I taught dual language/ multiple subject  at the elementary school level in LAUSD. This is my second year at Garfield High School as I made the transition to teaching high school special education alternate curriculum. I am honored to be part of a school with such rich history and pride in the community. 

I am Mexican-American, daughter of immigrants. I grew up in Los Angeles and attended LAUSD schools from elementary to high school.  I have a passion for bilingual education and encourage my students and families to embrace their language and culture.  I am looking forward to teaching special education where I will .motivate and encourage my students to succeed! 

In my free time, I enjoy hiking, picnicking :) , traveling domestically and internationally, and exploring our beautiful, diverse city of Los Angeles. I like learning about other cultures, traditions, religions, food, and history.  In the last couple of years, I have started visiting baseball stadiums around the country with my son--we  hope to visit all 30 MLB stadiums. :) 

 

Feel free to contact me with any question  and/or concerns.  I look forward to working with you. We are a team--let's work together to help the students reach their goals and highest potential. 

 

Monday.-Friday  8:30-10:00am

 

I can be reached by:

Email: [email protected]

phone: (323) 547-5020

or through Schoology

 

BA in Child Development--California state University, Los Angeles

Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with BCLAD,--California State University, Los Angeles

MA in Educational Administration,--California State University, Los Angeles

Special Education Credential through DI Program-- currently in progress

 

 

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