Lygia Fernandes

My name is Lygia Fernandes. I am the 6th grade home room teacher and the middle school Math teacher. I have a Bachelors degree in Economics and Statistics and a Masters in Education. I further earned 32 additional units towards a Doctorate. I attended both Catholic school and Catholic college.  I have been teaching in the public sector and both in the Los Angeles and Orange Diocese, for a long time. This is my 5th year at St. Joseph’s School and I feel honored and privileged to be part of the school and the community. I am happily married for 36 years and have 2 children, both of whom attended catholic school. I have always been involved in their lives and continue to do so. I am passionate about the 2 T’s!  Teaching and Travel!! I truly believe that Education is the door that opens one’s mind to the wonders of life!
As a teacher I have undertaken a responsibility to shape the minds of my students. Education is a journey and I have the opportunity to guide, instruct and help my students to reach their full potential and beyond. I strive to ensure that students know that mistakes are part of the learning process, are stepping stones to success and helps me with differentiating teaching.  Being in Catholic Education gives me the opportunity to guide students not only in academics but also spiritually and emotionally. Teaching to me is not a job but a ministry. It gives me the satisfaction like no other and the joy to be part of the future, through my students.