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Meet Ms. Isabel Gomez Hernandez, lead 8th Grade Science Teacher at our Frederick Douglass Campus:
Why are you proud to be Latinx?
I'm proud to be Latinx because I am full of different ethnicities! My background has so much history and culture that I am currently still learning about! It’s exciting to learn different words, taste different foods and listen to different music. I love learning something different about both of my cultures (Dominican & Guatemalan)
What does being Latinx mean to you and your family?
Surrounding yourself with love, compassion and sharing core memories with some DELICIOUS food is what being Latinx means to our family. We take time out of our busy schedules to just slow down and enjoy family time together because that’s where tradition and culture is recognized. Passing down traditional recipes, traditional dances, or even family jokes to the new generations!
Why do you think it's important for our scholars to see Latinx people working in schools and teaching?
I think it’s important for scholars to see Latinx teachers and staff because it creates a sense of home away from home. Scholars can relate to these staff members with simple conversations about life outside of school, maybe through conversations about music, food, or other traditions that are familiar. It’s encouraging to scholars because they realize that they belong here with us. I hope it creates the environment where they strive to continue to get ahead in life with whatever career they want to get into!
Do not lose touch with who you are. Being in another country does not mean you have to change who you are and forget your culture. We encourage you to embrace it! We love you for who you are!
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