Mrs. Maria joined The Nativity School in 2024 and has been inspiring students since 2004. Raised in Encinitas, California, she attended St. John’s School and Cathedral Catholic High School. She earned her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Gonzaga University and her Master’s degree in Teaching from San Diego State University. A devoted mother of four children who attend Nativity, Mrs. Maria is deeply connected to the school and parish community. She is passionate about education and grateful to teach in a place her family proudly calls home.