Glenview Adventist® Academy

Honoring our rich diverse community, developing independent learners into Christ-centered leaders

Fifth Grade

We’d like to introduce you to our 5th grade teacher, Ms. Lira. Ms Lira was born on April 4. She attended California State University for her BA and MA and completed her Teachers Certificate at La Sierra University. Before starting her teaching career 28 years ago, she worked as a Medical Record Technician, Child Care Aid, and a Photo Copier at Copy King Printing. Ms. Lira has five children and loves cats (despite not owning any at the moment).

FUN FACTS ABOUT MS. lira:#

WHY DID YOU BECOME A TEACHER?

I love helping students learn, not just academically but spiritually as well. I want my students to be well prepared academically but more importantly, I want them to know Jesus.

TEACHING moto?

Keep God first in your life.

FAVORITE QUOTE

Cogito ergo sum.

FAVORITE BIBLE VERSE?

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

HOBBIES?

Knitting, Crocheting, Cross Stitching, and Reading.

FAVORITE COLOR?

Red

FAVORITE food?

Cucumbers

FAVORITE HOLDIAY?

Christmas. I love Christmas but not just for the gifts and the tree. It also reminds us of the love God has for us by sending Jesus as a baby to save us and give us eternal life.

IF I COULD TRAVEL ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD, I WOULD VIST...

I want to finish visting all 50 states, so I would go to Alaska, Maine, Vermont, and New Hampshire. I also want to go to Austrailia and Japan.