Kindergarten and First Grade are exciting years of growth, learning, and gaining independence! At Our Lady of Guadalupe School, we strive to help each student become their best selves by teaching the whole child. In our classroom, we believe that each student grows at his/her own pace, and that each student can reach their full potential if provided with the right tools. We strive to create an environment that supports individuality and kindness. Students are exposed to an array of activities for all learning styles and are asked to think critically about the world, their faith, their family, and their self.  Our teaching philosophy supports the children and assists them in gaining confidence and independence academically, socially and spiritually. We strive to inspire and encourage each student to be the best they can be!

                           Kindergarten learning to read with the iPads.

                          First Grade learning how to write a letter to a friend.

Hello. My name is Gloria Higares, and I would like to welcome you and your child to my MAC K/1  Class! I have been a teacher at Our Lady of Guadalupe school since 2002, and am very excited to come back and teach where I too, began my education (Class of ’87).

I earned my BA in Liberal Studies from San Francisco State University. I received my Masters of Education and completed a mulit-subject teaching credential program from the University of San Francisco.

I have three wonderful boys, two that have graduated from Our Lady of Guadalupe, and one currently in 7th grade. I also have two granddaughters ages 3 and 5 months