Hi all, my name is isaura jiménez guerra (they/them) and I go by Mx. jiménez guerra.
This is my first year at Cleveland. I have spent the last 12 years working alongside young people and their families in South King County as a youth organizer, a case manager, and most recently as a teacher. I'm excited to join our school community as an 11th grade humanities teacher and a 9th grade advisory teacher.
If you have any questions you can always reach me at isjimenez@seattleschools.org , or through our class echo page.__________________________________________________
Hola a todas/todos/todes, mi nombre es isaura jiménez guerra (elle) y me pueden referir como Mx. jiménez guerra.
Este es mi primer año en Cleveland. He tenido el placer de trabajar con las familias en el sur del condado de King por los pasados 12 años, primero como una organizadora, después como trabajodere social, y ahora como maestre. Estoy emocionade de unirme a nuestra comunidad escolar como maestre de humanidades del 11 ° grado y maestre de tutoría del 9 ° grado.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, siempre puede comunicarse conmigo por correo electrónico usando esta dirección, isjimenez@seattleschools.org, o a través de nuestra página de clase en echo.
Personal Message
Semester 1 Schedule:
1st/2nd: 11th Grade Humanities co-taught with Mr. Laude
10th grade Humanities
Class schedule: Coming soon!
Office hours: Coming soon!
Gender pronouns: she/her
Ethnicity: Mixed race (Black and White)
These are extraordinary times that while riddled with heartache, trauma, and growing inequalities, are also times that are filled with hope and possibility. It is my goal and my duty as an educator - particularly as an educator of color who teaches young people of color - to help those young people uncover their truths and manifest their dreams so that they feel empowered to liberate themselves and the world.
I'm entering my 6th year as an educator and am officially claiming the title of an abolitionist teacher, which means I am committed to...'the practice of working in solidarity with communities of color while drawing on the imagination, creativity, refusal, (re)membering, visionary thinking, healing, rebellious spirit, boldness, determination, and subversiveness of abolitionists to eradicate injustice in and outside of schools' (Dr. Bettina Love -- We Want To Do More Than Survive: Abolitionist Teaching and the Pursuit of Educational Freedom).
I am excited to be a part of the Cleveland community - go Eagles!
Kekuna, Jennifer
Academic Intervention Specialist & 504 Building Coordinator
Hello! My name is Jennifer Kekuna and I am very excited to be joining such an amazing community!
I decided I wanted to pursue a career in education during my own middle school years. It was during this pre-teen time in my life where I began to find my own identity. I had amazing teachers that helped me on this journey, and I made a personal pledge to one day make a difference in the lives of some youth. I have had wonderful teaching experiences over the last few years, all of which have been in diverse environments.
I was born and raised in Hawai'i and later attended college at Gonzaga University in Spokane, where I earned my degree in Special Education. I went back home to begin my teaching career and taught most core subjects in either a resource or self-contained setting for six years. I then made my way back to Washington state, and I've been with Seattle Public Schools at Cleveland High STEM for the past eight years. While at Cleveland, I've had the opportunity to co-teach with many teachers and ensure successes for all students while learning in an inclusion environment.
Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my husband and three children. We love being outdoors or watching movies. I also have a passion for dancing hula.
I believe that all students, regardless of their challenges, should have every opportunity to expand their knowledge and become successful. I am excited to begin my new journey with such an awesome school!
