Teachers help shape the minds of the future of our society, while also providing non-academic support to students in whatever form students need—someone to talk to about stress at home, their dog being sick, how to manage upcoming college apps, tips for de-stressing before tests, etc. Teachers also have the opportunity to be innovative about the ways we teach content and emphasize different ways of thinking and learning.”
Micaela’s Story
Teaching Discipline
Mathematics
Why Mathematics
“I want to create a learning environment where mistakes are encouraged, respected, and learned from. A place where students feel comfortable to try new things and focus on the conceptual understanding rather than the answers.”
Professional Experience
Micaela spent three summers teaching incoming seventh-and ninth-grade students Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1, and Geometry through summer intensive programs.
For two and a half months, Micaela worked as a teacher’s assistant at a special education school in Valparaiso, Chile.
Micaela began teaching at Fremont High School during the 2017–2018 school year and is still there today! She’s taught Geometry, Algebra 1, and BC Calculus. She’s also taught versions of Algebra 1 and Geometry specifically for students new to the United States and are learning English. Micaela took on the Math Department Lead role at Fremont during the 2024-2025 school year.
Hobbies
Micaela enjoys running, baking, and adventures with her husband and dog!
Academic Background
- Stanford University (Master of Arts in Education)
- Wesleyan University (Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Psychology)