Corina Flores
I chose this career path because
I chose this career because I wanted to make a difference in children lives, give them hope and plant seeds of the love of learning. I want children to believe in themselves that they can do anything that interests them.
I prepared for this career by
I received a Bachelor degree in Education and Spanish from University of Texas and a Master's in Bilingual Education with emphasis in Reading from University of Permain Basin.
The biggest challenge I've overcome
My biggest challenge is diversity of children and meeting the needs of students.
My greatest strength(s)
My greatest strength is building rapport with parents to help me succeed with students.
My greatest accomplishment to date
My greatest accomplishment is being able to model Jesus in all I do for my children, students and growing in my children.
My personal/professional goals
My professional goal is to be a motivational speaker.
What/Who has inspired me the most
I am inspired when I see the lights go on in my children and students lives, the understanding and the belief.
I most want to be known/remembered for
I want to be remembered for inspiring children to reach their goals and dreams.
I participate in the following organizations/memberships
I am a member of Midland Texas Classroom Teacher Association, AMME Association of Multilingual Multicultural Educators, AMME, San Antonio Texas for Imagine Learning. Texas Association of Bilingual Educators TCTA and the International Dyslexia Association.
I have received the following Honors/Awards/Scholarships
I received the International Women's Association Letter of Recognition 2013, Midland TCTA 2011-2012, Innovator of the Year State of Texas 2012-2013, Who's Who Award 2011-2012 and VIP Elementary Teacher of the Year 2012-2013.
I support the missions of these charities/volunteer my time
I volunteer in my community at local nursing homes.
I enjoy the following hobbies/interests
I love nature, hiking and spending time with my children.