Welcome to 5th Grade! Meet your teachers!
Mrs. Ferreira is excited to begin her 23rd year of teaching as a Shirakawa Shark. She received her Bachelor's Degree and Teaching Credential at San Jose State University. During school breaks Mrs. Ferreira is relaxing in Lake Tahoe with her family, watching the sunset, and enjoying nature.
Mrs. Luisa Flores is beginning her 30th year of working in education and has been at Shirakawa for 23 years. She received her Bachelor’s Degree at Hardin-Simmons University and Teaching Credential at National Hispanic University. When Mrs. Flores isn't teaching, she loves taking day trips with her family and 2 dogs - Lucky and Charlie.
This is Mrs.Nguyen's 18th year teaching at Shirakawa. She was born in Thailand and grew up in San Francisco. Mrs. Nguyen graduated from the UC Davis with a degree of Bachelor of Science in Human Development with a minor in Education. When she is not at school, she's spending time with her family and taking trips to Hawaii soaking up the rays and eating fresh poke. She loves watching K-drama too! She is very excited to be working with such an amazing group of motivated students and caring parents.