The Original Black’s BBQ Teacher of the Week

Name and grade you teach and at which school: Pre-K at Carver Early Education Center.

Subjects: Bilingual early education

Hometown: Gonzales

Where did you graduate? Texas State University, Interdisciplinary Studies, Bilingual EC-6

Favorite thing(s) about teaching at Lockhart ISD: “The administrators at LISD, from campus level to central, make it a point to see the potential in all the staff here. I feel seen and appreciated for my efforts. It’s refreshing to see how genuinely supportive my colleagues are to one another as well. I love it!”

How would your friends describe you? “Caring, vibrant, strong, and empathetic.”

What values are important to you? “Integrity, self-love.”

Talents: “Cooking, fashion, and also, making clear, concise arguments.”

Favorite Books: “House of the Scorpion, by Nancy Farmer, Yearbook by Seth Rogan, Where the Wild Things are, by Maurice Sendak

Favorite Music: “Rock en español, 90s alternative, and more.”

Hobbies: “Traveling and preparing for my next adventure.”

What inspires you? “Watching and listening to highly motivated women.”

Family: Son, Vidal Vela (26), Daughter, Vanessa Vela (25), Daughter, Victoria Vela (21), Son, Sage Burks (18); Cats Tom Clancy (12) and Eevee (9).