I’ll never forget climbing Mount Rainier in Seattle, Washington, during one of our summer vacations in June. I had never worked so hard during a vacation, and honestly, I didn’t expect to enjoy it. Who would have thought that scaling a snow-covered mountain would be exhilarating? But with every step higher and every challenge I faced, my determination grew stronger. I wanted to reach that summit more than anything. When I finally stood at the top, breathless and overwhelmed, I was struck by the sheer beauty surrounding me—the brilliant blue sky, the vibrant wildflowers, and the majestic snow-capped peaks stretching endlessly. In that moment, I understood that this creation belonged to someone far greater than myself. It was a humbling reminder of God’s power and purpose.
That realization became the foundation for everything that followed. I’ve never underestimated what God can do in my life, but I’ve often fallen short of living out what He created me to become. We fall into darkness when we do things that feel good in an instant but are actually bad for us. For me, my weakness has always been sugar. I literally have to abstain from having it in my house. Sometimes, when things are going well, I forget it’s not because of me, but because the Holy Spirit in me continues to transform me into what God made me to be. More of Him and less of me. Because He has no limits, He can do the impossible if we let Him and surrender to His ways, not ours.
Throughout the winding, unpredictable path of my life, God has blessed me with the last fifteen years working with young children—my first and greatest love. I unconditionally love them and advocate fiercely for their needs because they are the least among us, and I feel a profound calling to support them. This precious gift of teaching dual language kindergarten inspired me to write my book, Biliteracy as a Super Power: A Guide for Teachers and Families. Growth requires movement, just as climbing a mountain does. For me, that movement has meant using my classroom as a laboratory for discovery—testing what works, learning through trial and error, understanding how children learn best, and constantly asking why. I’ve learned that effort over perfection is what transforms lives. These questions drive me forward: How can God use me to be a better teacher, mother, wife, grandmother, and sister? Scripture tells us, “If we seek, we shall find,” and He has never failed to answer my deepest questions.
God displays His glory through His people when we lead with excellence and integrity. He has given me gifts, and through His grace, I steward them faithfully. Starting this website has given me a new platform to glorify Him through what I share and create. My prayer is that everything I do—my teaching, my writing, my witness—honors His name and His purpose alone. Sometimes the clarity is so bright that if I don’t follow His guidance, it’s easy to fall into darkness. But when I surrender fully to His ways, I find the light that leads me home.