Ricardo Flores Magon Academy!

So it is my second week of school and I ALREADY love my 'Magonistas' more than words can say!! (Magonistas were revolutionaries during the Mexican War for Independence following the writer, Ricardo Flores Magon, the namesake of our school.)

In our first week, we choose our values for our class; how we wanted it to look and feel. The students knew exactly what they wanted their classroom to be like, and even suggested that I add more plants! They're completely opinionated, driven, and lovable. See pictures of them writing their values inside of their 'bodies' below.


Before Culture week, I experienced RFMA's first-time new and improved professional development series. I learned to love and lean on my staff, and we each shared our own life maps of where we had come from and how we were ultimately hired at RFMA. RFMA's rough past involved a semi-dictator of a principal and founder, who continuously taught fear. He ultimately stifled the creativity and voices of our Magonistas and we were inspired by one another to realize ways in which our students will feel uplifted and supported. Our life-maps are below, and I even got a very cool shout-out in our staff lounge!

I cannot wait for a wonderful year with my 4th graders and staff; RFMA is heading to amazing places now that our students and teachers feel empowered to take charge of their learning in creative and engaging ways. Keep posted for more updates on my students!