Theresa Velazquez » Biography

Biography

● Years at FRA: 27 years
● Roles/Responsibilities (what do you do?) ○ Lower School Science Teacher ○ Robotic Coach ○ Head of Science Dept. ○ Volleyball Coach
● Experience (what/where have you worked) Our Lady of Grace, Highland, IN
● What I love about FRA? I love FRA because I have the freedom to implement a curriculum that is both teacherand student-driven. I have the flexibility to design lessons that connect learning to everyday life, my passions, and my students’ interests and abilities. I am encouraged to teach “outside the box” as well as “outside the classroom”, creating meaningful, engaging, or hands-on experiences that inspire curiosity.
● FRA Accomplishments (grants/awards/recognition) ○ A+ for Energy Grant Recipeint ○ FRA “Green” Award ○ Science Olympiad Coaches Award
● Connecting to FRA (class of . . .? alumna? alumnus?) (parent of FRA students or grads - if so, what grades/years) ○ Parent of 2 FRA Graduates ■ Joshua and Marissa