3rd Grade

Velia Varela: 3rd DLE Reading/Writing

I am a graduate of Texas Woman's University. This is my sixth year teaching here at Cesar Chavez Elementary. I help with volleyball club and Battle of the Books. I truly enjoy working here at Cesar Chavez. 

Dianne Joyner: RP 3rd  Math/Science

Ms. Joyner grew up in Thibodaux, Louisiana where she worked as a teacher. She recently moved to Fort Worth and is in her 12th year of teaching. When she's not teaching, she loves watching movies and spending time with her family and two cats. 

Cristina Padilla: 3rd ESL Math/Science

My name is Ms. Padilla and I am so happy to join Cesar Chavez this year.  I will be starting my 12^th year with FWISD.  I graduated from the University of Texas at Arlington. I graduated from Diamond Hill High School and am glad to be working in such a great pyramid. 

Mrs. Parada:

My name is Ms. Parada. I graduated from St. Edward's University in Austin, TX this past May and student taught 3rd grade at Josephine Houston Elementary School in South Austin. I was born in Los Angeles, California but moved to North Austin when I was 7. This is also my first year in Fort Worth, so I am excited for all these new beginnings.  I am thrilled to be able to teach 2nd grade this year and cannot wait to get this school year started!