👧💙Welcome 1st Graders💙👦

I have been working at BTES for 6 years. 💙🍧🍎🌞It's my joy to be your English Learner Specialist teacher this school year. Just like you, I was an English Learner in elementary school, and now speak English and Spanish. I was born in Puerto Rico, a beautiful United States territory with cristal blue beaches, yummy beach treats, and tropical wonders 🏖️🏝️ I have been  teaching close to 20 years.

Before becoming a teacher I worked in private companies. I am a proud New Yorker loving Virginia with all its history and natural beauty. I have a Masters Degree in Education, and attended Boston University--Go Terriers! Outside of school I enjoy family time, reading, and singing in my church choir. 

If you need to contact me for any reason, my email address is yasmine.mendez@lcps.org