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Mrs. Grijalva

My name is Jamie Grijalva.  I have been teaching at Brookhaven for 25 years.  I taught 3rd grade, a 2/3 combination class, and 2nd grade over 14 years, and have been teaching Kindergarten for 11 years.  I got my BA from UC Riverside in 1993, my teaching credential from Chapman University in 1994, and my Master's Degree in Curriculum and Instruction from National University in 2000.  I LOVE being a teacher!  It is the best job in the world!

When I am not teaching, I am a mom and a wife.  I have been married to my husband, Joey, for 20 years.  I have two beautiful and wonderful daughters!  Both of my girls are former Brookhaven Bears! Gabby is 16 and a junior this year at El Dorado High School.  Gabby is a dancer and loves singing and acting in musical theater.  Maggie is 13 and is  an 8th grader at Tuffree Middle School.  Maggie plays ice hockey for the Lady Ducks, and is a goalie for her 14AAA hockey team.   As you can see, we have a busy family life, but we love it!

I live locally, and you will probably see me at Trader Joe's, Target, the grocery store, the mall, Starbucks, or walking my dog, Perry.  Please say hi!  It is one of the things I love about living and working in the Brookhaven community!

One last thing you will learn about me is that I LOVE hockey!  It is the sport that my entire family loves.  We are HUGE Ducks fans!  Your kiddos may start talking hockey this year, so don't be surprised when they do!  

I am so excited for this year.  As always, please reach out to me if you ever have questions or concerns.  We are in this journey together.  You are your child's first teacher, but it is my responsibility this year to get them ready for first grade.  I look forward to working with you and your child this year.

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