About Me...

About Me

My name is Ada Cueva, I was born in Colima, Mexico but have lived in Anaheim from the time I was one year old. I graduated from Katella High School in 2006, received my Bachelors Degree in Biology from Cal Poly Pomona in 2011, followed by my Teaching Credential in 2012. After six years of school I decided to take a couple of quarters off before starting my Masters in EMM. After graduating from high school I was hired as an instructional aide in the same district that I graduated from and have moved into other positions including substitute teaching and now teaching full time. I have also returned to my high school as the Varsity Tennis Coach...so when I'm not in the classroom, I'm on the tennis courts. In the summer I work as the Nature Director for a Day Camp in Anaheim Hills (picture). 

Progress in EMM Program

This is my third quarter in the EMM program. I took last fall off to coach (and give myself a mental break) so I started last winter. I am hoping to complete the program by this upcoming spring quarter. The classes I have had so far were interesting and engaging. I really enjoy the exposure to multiple resources. Although I don't feel that EVERYTHING we use will work for me, it is nice to have the option to use it.

Why EMM?

I definitely do not consider myself a technology genius but I would not say I am clueless either. I enjoy learning new ways to use the technology that is available. I chose to earn my Masters in EMM because I teach Science to junior high students who were born into a world submerged in technology. I feel that technology is something that comes extremely easy to them and if I can incorporate it into our lessons, it will help to keep them engaged in a variety of ways. It's relevant, dynamic, and readily available to most students and I want to take advantage of that to help them learn our science content.