Ms. Lopez is a dedicated educator with 17 years of experience teaching grades 2-12. She holds a B.S. in Psychology from Howard University and two M.S. degrees from St. Thomas University in Public Administration and Special Education. Certified in Elementary Education and endorsed in ESOL, Carleen is passionate about fostering student growth, particularly through personalized learning strategies. Known for creating innovative, technology-enhanced curricula, she embraces a student-centered, inquiry-based approach to teaching. Outside the classroom, Carleen mentors new teachers and values her Jamaican heritage, fine food, and Bible verse Philippians 4:13. Her goal is to cultivate lifelong learners with a growth mindset.