Nancy Perez

El Diamante High School Teacher of the Year_ 2019 El Diamante HS _Visalia USD May 2019

California Teacher of the Year 2018 California Language Teachers' Association_CLTA Nancy Pérez is California’s World Language Teacher of the Year, CLTA TOY 2018. Nancy was chosen for her exceptional dedication to her school and to her students, and for her outstanding service to the profession, including school and district site positions and activities, as well as regional and statewide leadership. Nancy Pérez, is a well-rounded instructor, motivational leader, charismatic individual and a beloved mother, friend and role model.Nancy’s teaching experience ranges from… Show more Nancy Pérez is California’s World Language Teacher of the Year, CLTA TOY 2018. Nancy was chosen for her exceptional dedication to her school and to her students, and for her outstanding service to the profession, including school and district site positions and activities, as well as regional and statewide leadership. Nancy Pérez, is a well-rounded instructor, motivational leader, charismatic individual and a beloved mother, friend and role model.Nancy’s teaching experience ranges from elementary to the University level. She started her teaching career in Mexico as an elementary teacher. After moving to California, learning English and starting a family, she earned a BA and a Master’s Degree in Spanish Literature. While simultaneously working at Fresno City College and Fresno State, she was given the opportunity to teach upper division courses. Subsequently, Nancy acquired her Single Subject and K-12 Administrative Credentials. She is currently serving as a Spanish AP language and AP literature teacher, instructional lead, Club advisor, mentor, and Department Chair at El Diamante High School in Visalia California.Her passion for teaching and learning goes beyond her classroom walls. She leads and actively participates in different world language organizations. Nancy is currently the Director of the Central California World Language Project (CCWLP), a nationally recognized professional learning program for world language educators. Her membership affiliation with CLTA and CVWLA started back in 1997. Within the past 5 years she has been serving the executive board for both organizations. Nancy also serves as treasurer for the popular and well-known world language professional development event in California, the CLTA/CWLP Summer Seminar held annually at UC Santa Barbara. In her spare time Nancy facilitates workshops at local and state conferences where she continues to expand her learning experience.We are all proud of her accomplishments and this honor. Show less