Welcome to this year 2022-2023!!

My name is Deya Chica. I am the Spanish teacher for the Dual Language Program in 1st grade. I am originally  from Cali, Colombia. I have two Bachelor’s Degrees: Foreign Languages (English and French), and a Law Degree (I am a Human Rights Lawyer). I studied at Santiago de Cali University. I am a professional in constant training, aware of pedagogical practice and humanistic vocation. This is my fourth year at Polenta and my 14th year teaching. My first year of teaching was in Elementary School, and I have taught English and French as a second language. Then I went to a Military School, where I taught Elementary, Middle and High school students. Prior to being tenured here and coming to the United States, I worked with the Colombian Government as an adviser for the public school system. I trained  more than 100 teachers, principals and assistant principals.

The school will always be a place with open doors to answer your questions and to consider your proposals. I am convinced that dialogue is the best tool to build ourselves into a community of people working towards a common goal. Here is a woman, a human, a professional, proud of what I have been doing for years: facilitating learning and engendering smiles.

I am a responsible, enthusiastic, creative, engaging, inspiring educator; a dedicated teacher that will always try her best. My favorite color is pink, my favorite food is salads. I love the fitness lifestyle and I love traveling. 

I am looking forward to meeting you and your child. We have some great things planned for this school year!   

Sincerely, 

Ms. Chica