marie ponce

marie@manzanitaschool.org

Marie Ponce holds a BA in Theater Arts with an English Minor from Westmont College, a CBEST certification, as well as certifications as both a personal trainer and nutrition coach. She will be joining the Middle School instructional team. During the last decade, Marie has used her theater background to educate students in communication styles, help develop their confidence and self-awareness, and public speaking skills. Over the past five years, she shifted her focus to working specifically in the field of education, as both one-on-one with students and in the classroom. She has been a teacher at the St. Patrick's Episcopal School since 2014, serving as a technology teacher, long-term substitute, classroom co-teacher, small group support teacher, and after-school theatre teacher. Marie is a skilled STEM teacher and enjoys cultivating a student's creativity through interactive computer lessons. Marie is excited to join the Manzanita team, stating, “Manzanita is a special place with very special humans.” We are thrilled to have her join our community as a member of the middle school instructional team.