Teacher Assistants

  • Jackie Pina

    Teacher assistant, 1st Grade Teaching Assistant

    Hi! My name is Jackie Pina and this will be my first official year with IA. I am beyond excited to work with 1st grade! I had the opportunity to work with IA during my internship and student teaching requirements. I have a Bachelors in Psychology but after having my two beautiful children I decided to go back to school and work towards a Masters in Elementary Education. I recently graduated ASU with my Masters and am in the process of applying for my CA teaching credential. I am so excited to keep learning from the teachers and students at IA!

    In my freetime I enjoy baking and exploring San Diego with my two boys. My favorite hobbies include walking around Disneyland, hiking and Jiu Jitsu. 

    I look forward to this upcoming year and working with a great team!

  • Shenoa Loewry

    Teacher assistant, 2nd Grade Teaching Assistant

    Hello everybody! I’m Shenoa and this year will be my first with the I.A. as a member of the staff (I was a student here myself years ago). I’m thrilled to be lending a hand at a place that was so foundational to my own education and development. 

    While I’m currently in college for a Biotechnology degree, I’ve been working with children since 2017 as a TA, and more recently as a freelance reading and STEM tutor. As a former IEP kid with non-verbal learning disorders myself, I relate very well to children who struggle with subjects like math and reading in their formative years. One of my biggest passions is helping kids find joy and self-confidence in academics, even when they struggle to find competence. 

    In my free time I love spending time with my two cats, hiking, acrylic painting, playing Pokemon, and watching scary movies.

  • Skylar Reyes

    Teacher assistant, 4th Grade Teaching Assistant

    Hey y’all, I’m Skylar & I’m so excited to be back at IA for my second year as a TA. I come from a teaching family which inspired me to work with children, and I am almost done with my bachelor’s in early childhood education. Before moving to San Diego because of my husband’s job in the navy we lived in Colorado where I worked as a special needs paraprofessional. I love getting to know the students every year and helping them learn. 

    When I’m not working at IA, I run my own photography business. I’m also a mom to three kids (a daughter & twin boys) and three pups (a Dalmatian, a Aussie / husky mix, and a golden retriever ) Any chance we get we are either outside, exploring San Diego or traveling. I love doing anything creative, to garden, and to be at the beach. 

    I can’t wait to meet and work with your children this year!

  • Jess Crader

    Teacher assistant, 6th Grade Teaching Assistant

    Hello! My name is Jess Crader and this will be my second year as a TA for IA!

     I am currently working towards a degree in Early childhood education while getting hands-on experiences. Before IA I was a lifeguard and swim instructor.

    I have lived in San Diego for about 8 years now and before that I was in the Central Valley. I love to read and get outside With my friends, make music and listen too!

    I’m so excited for this year’s adventures and all that comes with it!

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