Mrs. Contreras
“I like working with kids,” remarked our Falcon of the Month for July. Mrs. Contreras works diligently in ensuring that all children reach mastery of key skills. If you have ever had a student in her class, then you know the tremendous thoughtfulness and care that she places in teaching her students. She works intensely to make sure every single child is learning. Her years of experience are appreciated as she has taught for 30 years, and for the past 20 she has been at Freeman.
Mrs. Contreras grew up in Woodland, CA with her family. Although her mother was a nurse and her father a journalist she along with 2 siblings followed a different career pathway as education was their calling. Her brother Ted was a high school teacher and basketball coach, and her sister Mary was a counselor at Woodland High School. Growing up, she was a member of the swim team and worked as a life guard and a swim teacher. She even taught swimming lessons. “They had a great parks and recreation program,” remarked Mrs. Contreras as she remembered her youth. In her 6th grade yearbook Mrs. Contreras was voted “Most likely to be a Teacher,” as she really loved the teaching profession from such a young age.
During high school she met her husband Jeff. She decided to attend college at Chico State, while Jeff attended college at Sacramento State. After college she relocated back to Woodland and they were married. They now have 2 children. Molly (25 years old) and Patrick is 22 years old. While attending Chico State, Mrs. Contreras volunteered at a place called Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE). There she really honed in on her leadership skills. “I took groups of students to Napa State Hospital and I was a group leader.” It was clear that this opportunity boosted her confidence, as she interacted with the children, and organized these trips for her peers. “This was one of my best experiences!” Exclaimed Mrs. Contreras.
“I love the Freeman families. I enjoy getting to know them and watching them grow up. I love supporting them, and they also give me support. My favorite part about working here is the Freeman Families,” commented Mrs. Contreras. A final thought from Mrs. Contreras is that, “The reason I believe in education is because it gives you more choices in life. I want everyone to have the choice and be what they want to be.” Please accept this heartfelt thank you for all of your hard work with our Children!
"Me gusta trabajar con niños", comentó nuestro Falcon del mes de julio. La señora Contreras trabaja diligentemente para asegurarse que todos los niños alcancen el dominio de las competencias. Si alguna vez has tenido un estudiante en su clase, entonces usted sabe la tremenda seriedad y cuidado que ella coloca en la enseñanza de sus alumnos. Ella trabaja intensamente para asegurarse de que cada niño está aprendiendo. Sus años de experiencia son apreciados como ella ha enseñado por 30 años, y los ultimos 20 ha estado en la Escuela Primaria de Freeman.
Mrs. Contreras grew up in Woodland, CA with her family. Although her mother was a nurse and her father a journalist she along with 2 siblings followed a different career pathway as education was their calling. Her brother Ted was a high school teacher and basketball coach, and her sister Mary was a counselor at Woodland High School. Growing up, she was a member of the swim team and worked as a life guard and a swim teacher. She even taught swimming lessons. “They had a great parks and recreation program,” remarked Mrs. Contreras as she remembered her youth. In her 6th grade yearbook Mrs. Contreras was voted “Most likely to be a Teacher,” as she really loved the teaching profession from such a young age.
During high school she met her husband Jeff. She decided to attend college at Chico State, while Jeff attended college at Sacramento State. After college she relocated back to Woodland and they were married. They now have 2 children. Molly (25 years old) and Patrick is 22 years old. While attending Chico State, Mrs. Contreras volunteered at a place called Community Action Volunteers in Education (CAVE). There she really honed in on her leadership skills. “I took groups of students to Napa State Hospital and I was a group leader.” It was clear that this opportunity boosted her confidence, as she interacted with the children, and organized these trips for her peers. “This was one of my best experiences!” Exclaimed Mrs. Contreras.
“I love the Freeman families. I enjoy getting to know them and watching them grow up. I love supporting them, and they also give me support. My favorite part about working here is the Freeman Families,” commented Mrs. Contreras. A final thought from Mrs. Contreras is that, “The reason I believe in education is because it gives you more choices in life. I want everyone to have the choice and be what they want to be.” Please accept this heartfelt thank you for all of your hard work with our Children!
"Me gusta trabajar con niños", comentó nuestro Falcon del mes de julio. La señora Contreras trabaja diligentemente para asegurarse que todos los niños alcancen el dominio de las competencias. Si alguna vez has tenido un estudiante en su clase, entonces usted sabe la tremenda seriedad y cuidado que ella coloca en la enseñanza de sus alumnos. Ella trabaja intensamente para asegurarse de que cada niño está aprendiendo. Sus años de experiencia son apreciados como ella ha enseñado por 30 años, y los ultimos 20 ha estado en la Escuela Primaria de Freeman.
La señora Contreras creció en Woodland, CA con su familia. Aunque su madre era enfermera y su padre un periodista ella con 2 hermanos siguirón un camino de carrera de educación. Su hermano Ted era un maestro y entrenador de baloncesto de la escuela secundaria, y su hermana Mary era una consejera en la Escuela secundaria de Woodland. Al crecer, ella era una miembra del equipo de natación y trabajó como guardia de vida y una maestro de natación. Ella incluso enseñó clases de natación. "Tenían un programa Bueno en el departamento de parques y recreación", comentó la Sra. Contreras al recordar su juventud. En su anuario de sexto grado la Sra. Contreras fue votada "más probable que sea una maestra", como ella realmente amaba la profesión desde una edad tan joven.
Durante la escuela secundaria conoció a su esposo Jeff. Ella decidió asistir a la universidad en el estado de Chico, mientras que Jeff asistió a la universidad en Sacramento. Después de la universidad se trasladó de nuevo a Woodland y fueron casados. Ahora tienen 2 hijos. Molly (25 años) y Patrick (22 años). Mientras asistía la universidad, la Sra. Contreras fue voluntaria en un lugar llamado “Los voluntarios de Acción Comunitarios en la Educación” (CAVE). Allí realmente perfeccionó sus habilidades de liderazgo. "Tomé grupos de estudiantes al Hospital Estatal de Napa y yo era un líder del grupo." Estaba claro que esta oportunidad aumentó su confianza, mientras interactuaba con los niños, y organizó estos viajes para sus compañeros. "Esta fue una de mis mejores experiencias!", Exclamó la Sra. Contreras.
"Me encantan las familias de la Escuela Primaria de Freeman. Me gusta conocerlos y verlos crecer. Les encanta el apoyo, y también me dan apoyo. Mi parte favorita de trabajar aquí son las Familias de Freeman ", comentó la Sra. Contreras. Una última reflexión de la Sra. Contreras es que, "La razón por la que creo en la educación es porque le da más opciones en la vida. Quiero que todo el mundo tenga la elección y ser lo que quieren ser. "Por favor, acepten este sincero agradecimiento por todo su trabajo con nuestros niños! Gracias!
