My Mission by

Sister Luz Maria Hernandez

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-13 19:46:35 UTC

I’m a missionary sister teaching Kindergarten at Poverello of Assisi Preschool in Sylmar. I have been a religious for 19years, and a teacher for 18yrs here in the Archdiocese of Los Angeles.

Academics

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-13 19:51:00 UTC

For many years , my students have been above average in star testing. I enjoy challenging my students to their capability. Spelling Bees and Math competitions are famous in my classroom.

School Events

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-13 19:55:33 UTC

I enjoy participating in every school event. I also offer my service as a volunteer after school to any school needs.

Faith

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 08:16:09 UTC

I love teaching the richness and beauty of our catholic faith. I was Director of Religious Education. I’m currently the new Director of High School Confirmation at St. Anthony the Padua Parish under the direction of Monsignor Sal in Gardena .

Education

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 08:28:16 UTC

Before entering the convent I was a Medical Assistant. All my religious life I have only been sent to college for a short period of time. Now I have the permission to go to school and I earned my AA this June 2022. Beginning my BA in the fall of 2023 with a full scholarship given to all religious in the archdiocese. As you can notice there not that many religious serving our schools and the archdiocese is helping us to stay in catholic schools.

Novitiate

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 08:30:40 UTC

Ever since I was a novice I have been teaching Tk and Kinder. I have been teaching for 16 years.

Youth

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 08:33:42 UTC

I enjoy teaching the faith to junior high and high school .I was a youth group director at St. Francis church.

Parents

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 08:40:43 UTC

I enjoy building community with the parents. I teach them as well about our faith and offer my spiritual support.

PTO

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 08:44:57 UTC

I enjoy being part of PTO. Together we have a mission to help the school. Fundraising and marketing is also part of my passion and love to support my school I serve .

Start Testing

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 13:49:43 UTC

Even during the COVID lockdown, my students kept above average. Online learning didn’t affect them. The red indication is a student who’s mom told the school he was diagnosed with a learning disability.

Dual Language

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 19:34:43 UTC

I have 5years experience teaching the Archdiocese DLI Curriculum.
I’m grateful to be trained in this program.

Sports

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 19:38:21 UTC

I enjoy volunteering and supporting the school in extra activities . I was the girls basketball coach for 2 years .

Junior high

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 19:40:44 UTC

They say I’m a modern nun . I talk and act in away that attracts teens. This helps me to evangelize them about our faith.

Mission

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 19:47:11 UTC

Academic and Faith Excellence! All the parents comment they are blessed for their child to have a sister as a teacher in a catholic school.

Graduation

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 19:49:41 UTC

My Tk and Kinder students run the graduation on their own . They say the speeches, songs, and present the diplomas…. Every year the parents and school staff are amazed.

Prayer

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-14 19:55:39 UTC

My vocation was inspired since of age 8 seeing the works of Mother Teresa of Calcutta.

Fundraising

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-15 04:42:42 UTC

I fundraised to paint the school buildings. I loved seeing the students so happy seeing the transformation of their school.

Blessed

sisterluzmaria — 2022-03-15 04:45:33 UTC

I’m blessed to be a teacher and serve or Archdiocese in catholic schools.

sisterluzmaria — 2022-04-12 03:28:58 UTC

Kinder performing the way of the cross .

sisterluzmaria — 2022-04-12 03:37:06 UTC

I want to give my all to my school I get the blessing to serve . My vocation to serve Christ in every child , parent, staff and everyone that needs my help .

sisterluzmaria — 2022-04-12 03:48:40 UTC

sisterluzmaria — 2022-05-09 08:44:33 UTC

May 7, 2022
Tk Math Competition
Please see other slide what Tk can do in my class. It was an intense competition as it was to easy and we needed a first place .

sisterluzmaria — 2022-05-09 08:46:46 UTC

Tk 2022 Math Competition
It was easy and I added multiplications by 2,5,10 until we had a first place .

sisterluzmaria — 2022-05-09 08:50:15 UTC

Tk Math competition Review
My Tks math .

sisterluzmaria — 2022-05-09 09:03:25 UTC

My students run the 1hr+ graduation on their own. They say the speeches, presentation of diplomas and sing 8songs. From all my years they never need an adult to help them on stage at graduation. Here we are getting ready.

sisterluzmaria — 2022-05-09 09:10:41 UTC

Tk math - hands on learning .

sisterluzmaria — 2022-05-09 09:13:54 UTC

Tk learning to read spanish.

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sisterluzmaria — 2022-06-18 05:24:36 UTC

Class of 2022 graduation.
Love to decorate for any school event.

sisterluzmaria — 2022-07-11 19:21:30 UTC

I completed the Preschool Director certification and one day be able to have the opportunity to be a Director of a Preschool .

sisterluzmaria — 2022-07-25 16:35:58 UTC

My Kinder’s learning spanish.

sisterluzmaria — 2022-08-03 06:51:51 UTC

I tutor students who are behind or challenge those who are above curriculum. I also help administration and the school Principal at St. Anthony de Padua School in LA.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-05-16 12:09:39 UTC

Love to help in funding school projects. Here I funded and build a teacher lounge.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-05-16 12:19:26 UTC

I funded this project for the children at St. Albert the Great . I build a indoor game room.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-05-16 12:26:42 UTC

Kindergarten Class of 2023.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-05-16 12:29:34 UTC

2023 My Kindergarten Spelling Bee.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-05-17 13:21:25 UTC

I enjoy decorating for school events . I own many decor especially for kindergarten graduation.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-05-17 13:30:19 UTC

As Director of Confirmation at St. Anthony in Gardena , I enjoy taking teens to do their service hours to surrounding communities. Here we went to help paint at St. Albert School.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-05-17 13:59:26 UTC

My kindergarten class of 2023 performing 15 nursery rhymes each with different costumes.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-05-17 14:02:23 UTC

Being appreciated by principal and students of St. Albert during religious day and for all I have done for the school.

sisterluzmaria — 2023-08-29 07:03:56 UTC

I have served many catholic schools as the lead teacher .