My name is Monica Dawn Lopez and I was born in Dallas and graduated from Dallas Baptist University in 2003 with a Bachelor's of Science in Interdisciplinary Academics with a concentration in reading. I am certified to teach Special Education EC-12, ESL EC-12, grades 1-8, and Reading 1-8. I have 26-year-old triplets. I have a son and two daughters. I also have a 1-year-old granddaughter. This will be my 16th year teaching. I began my career teaching 2nd grade. I have spent the majority of my career teaching elementary Resource and Life Skills. I have also taught PreKindergarten, middle school, and high school. I feel privileged to be given the opportunity to join the team at Beverly Elementary.