5th Grade DL/ESL Teacher

Mrs. Barreto's childhood dream of becoming a teacher started in 2nd grade. She graduated from Texas Wesleyan University with a focus on Early Childhood Education. She is currently pursuing my masters degree in School Counseling through Texas A&M University. She started working for Manuel Jara in 2011. She has taught grades 1st, 3rd, 4th and 5th. She wants to inspire her students to become something special at a young age, and that they have a desire to learn and reach their personal goals. She hopes that her class loves school just as much as she does!

My Favorites:

Color: Orange

Book: Mrs. Nelson is Missing

Travel Spot: Canary Islands

Team: Dallas Cowboys

Candy: Gummy Bears

Food: Grilled Chicken & Mashed Potatoes

Drink: Sweet Tea

5th Grade Regular Program Teacher

Ms. Gonzales graduated from the University of North Texas with a degree in Interdisciplinary Studies and received a Master's degree from Concordia University in Advanced Literacy. When she is not working on "teacher things," she likes to go running, take classes at the gym, read a book, or just relax at home with her beautiful cat Bella. 

5th Grade Regular Program Teacher

Mrs. Jones is from Bryan College Station. She attended college at Sam Houston University. She loves art and music and she loves to sing!

My Favorites:

Color: green

Book:  Oil Paintings by the Greats

Travel Spot: Europe

Sport/School Team: Bearcats

Candy: chocolate

Food: Italian

5th Grade Dual Language Teacher

Mrs. Robledo attended Texas Woman’s University where she received a Bachelor’s degree in Bilingual Education. Her wish as a teacher is to inspire her students to explore, discover, and develop their own passions and interests. She wants to instill in them the importance of their native language and culture as well as their love of learning. She feel extremely happy and excited to be part of Manuel Jara Elementary School. It will be a wonderful school year!

My Favorites:

Color: Pastel Colors

Book/Autor: Edward Tulane

Drink: Strawberry Limade/Sprite

Candy: Hershey's Chocolate

Food: Almonds