Ms. Gabriela Amezquita
Program Director, Teacher's Lounge
SFUSD Entry Year: 2013
Longfellow Entry Year: 2018
Years of Experience: 10+
Educational Philosophy: “Make a point to continually search for a better way of doing things, even when things are going well, to ensure that a better alternative has not been overlooked and to keep your creative talents in practice.” – John Maxwell
Fun Fact: I commute from Concord!
Ms. Emily Madriz
Assistant Program Director, Teacher's Lounge
SFUSD Entry Year: 2016
Longfellow Entry Year: 2017
Related Eperience: K, 3, 4, 5 Afterschool Lead Teacher, Swim Instructor, Nursing Student Tutor
Educational Philosophy: "Play is the highest form of research." -Albert Einstein
Fun Fact: I love coloring, piecing together puzzles, creating scavenger hunts, and playing group games!
Ms. Sabina Padilla
1st Grade
SFUSD Entry Year: 2019
Longfellow Entry Year: 2020
Other Grades Taught: Kindergarten
Educational Philosophy: I work to provide children a collaborative space to explore their curiosities and learn their cultural histories.
Fun Fact: I like to crochet and knit in my free time.
Mr. Khaldun Rucker
4th Grade Coach, Yard
SFUSD Entry Year: 2016
Longfellow Entry Year: 2016
Other Grades Taught: 2nd
Educational Philosophy: Be like a sponge.
Fun Fact: I love sports.
Ms. Alejandra Sanchez
Kindergarten
SFUSD Entry Year: 2019
Longfellow Entry Year: 2019
Other Grades Taught: Jamestown Yapster
Educational Philosophy: Everyone has their own unique way of learning.
Fun Fact: I love animals!