Photo by: Mrs. Flores

Here is Mrs. Flores enjoying the snow.

As we are all so excited for homecoming week, we are also super excited to welcome one of our newest teachers, Mrs. Flores. She is a wonderful addition to the Religion department and has the pleasure of teaching part of the freshman class this year in Religion I and part of the sophomore class for Religion II. Keep reading below to hear more about Mrs. Flores and who she is.

Q: How long have you been teaching?

A: I’ve been a teacher for 8 years.

Q: What are your favorite things to do when you are not teaching?

A: I love cooking, baking, singing, learning about my faith, and spending time with my husband and family, and my little fur baby, Mitchell.

Q: When did you know you wanted to be a teacher?

A: I come from a long line of beautiful teachers; I fought the calling for most of my educational years. The summer before my senior year of college, I went on a mission trip to Tacna, Peru where we taught TK through 12th grade students their core subjects through dance and movement. I fell in love with teaching and came back to school senior year ready to pursue the vocation.

Q: How did you hear about Rosary?

A: I’m a graduate of Saint Joseph High School, am a Whittier local, and have had many friends and family members attend both all-girls’ schools.

Q: What Rosary tradition are you most excited to experience this year? Why?

A: Red and Gold! Since I was little, I’ve heard from older friends and family attending Rosary about the amazing Red and Gold celebrations. I am so happy to be able to witness the pure joy that is Red and Gold this year.

Q: What is your favorite holiday?

A: I love all cozy holidays, but I especially like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

Q: What is your favorite movie?

A: Such a hard question! I love many movies, but one of my favorites to watch during fall is “Harry Potter.”

Q: What is your favorite book?

A: “The Five People Meet in Heaven” by Mitch Albom.

Royals, let’s make sure we give a warm welcome to Mrs. Flores! We hope you have a great year and enjoy all the traditions, laughter, and memories you will surely make.