Welcome to Third Grade!

​Dear Grade Parents and Families, 

Welcome to Third Grade!  My name is Rhea Juarez.  I am so excited to be your child’s teacher this school year,  and I am very grateful to be part of the St. Felicitas community!

My journey as an educator began when I taught in a Montessori preschool many years ago, where I discovered my passion for teaching and being a part of a child’s learning. I have been blessed with the opportunity to have worked with multiple age levels and in diverse educational settings. For more than five years, I was the Kindergarten Head Teacher at a Montessori school in Fremont. I have also taught at a Montessori charter school in  Hayward from 1st through 5th grades. During my student teaching year, I taught a 4th Grade bilingual Spanish class. This is my fourth year here at St. Felicitas. 

I graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Health Science at California State East Bay, where I earned my Preliminary Multiple Subject Credential. I love traveling and learning about other cultures and  languages. I speak Spanish and Tagalog, and I would someday like to learn Italian and Mandarin! I am passionate about literature and art, which is something that I would love to pass on to my students.  
It is my philosophy as a teacher that students learn best by doing. I believe in a growth  mindset, and I guide my students towards fulfilling their potential by recognizing effort,  progress, and their process of learning. It is my goal to create many opportunities to  engage students through hands-on learning and collaboration.

I am a firm believer that  teachers and parents are partners in a child’s education, so it is my goal to build open communication between us.  Open communication between teachers and parents is the key to each student’s success.  Please feel free to email me at rjuarez@csdo.org if you have any questions,  concerns, or would just like to chat!  

I look forward to a wonderful school year with all of you!


Warm Regards,

Mrs. Rhea Juarez