LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Maria Gomez

Position: Preschool Bilingual-ESL Teacher
School: Maria Moreno Elementary School
School District: Dallas ISD
City, State: Dallas, TX

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Maria Gomez was nominated by her colleague, Sharon Snowton.

Ms. Gomez is an inspiration to everyone she meets at Maria Moreno Elementary School. She is a wonderful pre-kindergarten teacher who shares the joy of learning with 4 and 5 year olds. She helps them by sharing her love of culture and being bilingual. Her students learn through songs, games, poems and stories. Ms. Gomez helps all of her students, regardless of their ethnicity, and she instills a desire to read and learn in them. She is a great support to the families she serves. She understands what it means to come to a new land far from your original home land. Ms. Gomez makes a beneficial difference in the lives of her students by helping them be proud of their roots, and being American.

Ms. Gomez positively adds to the development of her school by serving on committees that support the students and her school. She has done this for a decade, and has been Maria Moreno Elementary School's 'Teacher of the Year' twice in her career. Her leadership is well respected by her colleagues and peers.

"We worked together for ten years, and she is a wonderful team player who you would want on your grade level, as she gets the job done," Snowton said.

Ms. Gomez is committed to producing a nurturing atmosphere for her preschool students.

"They enter the classroom as babies crying, not wanting to leave their mothers, and they leave at the end of the school year ready for kindergarten, wanting to start their next adventure in learning," Snowton said. "That year brings a maturity that only a patient, caring, loving teacher is able to share with her students. For anyone who has ever worked with PreK, you understand what I am saying. Pre-kindergarten starts our children on their path to academic and adult success. If you have a wonderful PreK teacher such as Ms. Gomez, you walk into that class ready to learn, with no fear of the unexpected."

Ms. Gomez requires the best of the best from her students, as she gives the best of herself. She is willing to go the extra mile with her students, be it tutoring before and after school. She wants each and every student to succeed. Ms. Gomez also works with the students' parents to help them navigate the school system

"Ms. Gomez is a very quiet, calming individual who feels very profoundly for her students and their families," Snowton said. "She is truly a LifeChanger for all who come in contact with her."

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Comments (8)

Enrique Gómez Posted over a year ago

Conozco a miss Maria Gómez, maestra de la escuela María Moreno elemental del distrito de Dallas TX, quien por su efeciciente desempeño obtuvo el galardon como maestra del año. con ella tuve la oportunidad de compartir como voluntario durante 2 meses. Donde aprendí de su calidad humana, mostrando pasión y ejemplo de la noble labor de enseñar y forjar a sus estudiantes. Es una excelente amiga y una profesional extraordinaria.

María Figueredo Posted over a year ago

La señorita Gómez es una persona con una calidad humana y maravillosas cualidades, una personalidad muy bien simentada y bien conciente de su responsabilidad como maestra formadora de creaturas que empiezan a dar sus primeros pasos en su aprendizaje, para su desarrollo y formación en el camino de la vida. La Señorita Gómez tiene el amor y el carisma para ir inculcado en sus alumnosl, los valores éticos, morales y espirituales en su corazón y en su mente, para que sean personas de bien en todos los campos de la vida. La Señorita Gómez como compañera de trabajo es muy diligente y colaboradora. Comparte con entusiasmo su experiencia como la educadora que siempre ha Sido. Galardonada por su excelente desempeño en la docencia. Cómo amiga es incomparable; leal y sincera. Le doy gracias por permitirme ser su amiga y me siento orgullosa de serlo. María Figueredo.

Edna Lili Doncel Urquijo Posted over a year ago

La maestra María Gómez es una mujer ejemplar en todo el sentido de la palabra, no sólo por la dedicación y pasión por su carrera y labor, sino por el amor que le pone a todo lo que hace, tiene un optimismo y energía contagiosa que inspira a quienes le rodean para ser mejor y hacer de este modo las cosas. Felicitaciones por su nominación a #lifechanger

Azucena Gomez Posted over a year ago

Miss Gómez is an excellent teacher and friend. She chose one of the most enriching professions because apart from sharing knowledge, she sows seeds of inspiration, as well as desire to learn and grow to be and give the best.She is very clear that educating her students will not make them learn something they did not know, but make them people that did not exist. she is a great leader who is always helping others discover their potential for themselves; The most extraordinary thing about her is that she goes beyond accepted educational methods. MS. Gómez is a good teacher. She not only teaches but also inspires. She is like the gardener who, with love and commitment, takes care of the delicate life of the flowers. the one that handles with strength and sweetness the most fragile material of the creation. This is just a little of what I can say about Miss Gomez. She is an excellent teacher, excellent colleage, excellent friend, excellent human being. I'm very proud to have her in my life. MS Gómez es una maestra y amiga excelente. Ella escogió una de las profesiones más enriquecedoras, porque además de compartir conocimientos, siembra semillas de inspiración, así como deseo por aprender y crecer para ser y dar hlo mejor. Ella tiene muy claro que educar a sus estudiantes no es hacerles aprender algo que no sabían, sino, hacer de ellos personas que no existían. Ella es una gran líder que está siempre ayudando a otros a descubrir su potencial por sí mismos. Lo más extraordinario de ella, es que va más allá de los métodos educativos aceptados. Ella es una buena maestra que además de enseñar inspira. Ella es como el jardinero que con amor y empeño cuida la delicada vida de las flores. La que maneja con fortaleza y dulzura la materia más frágil de la creación. Esto es solo un poco de lo que puedo decir de MS. Gómez. Ella es excelente maestra. Excelente compañera, excelente amiga, excelente ser humano. Estoy muy orgullosa de tenerla en mi vida.

Marshall Snowton Posted over a year ago

I have known Ms. Gomez since I was a little kid. She is a wonderful teacher. She is always willing to go the extra mile to help her students. She deserves to be recognized as a Life Changer of the Year. Congratulations ??

Jessica Macias Posted over a year ago

Congratulations, Ms. Gomez. Thank you for being an inspiration and sharing your love for knowledge with our community. We love you!

Rosa Hernandez Posted over a year ago

What can I say Ms. Gomez and I have known each other since my 15year old son was in her Kindergarten class. She helped him in our toughest times. My son has been so thankful to have had her as a teacher and for her encouragement that she has gave him. She is an encouraging and wonderful inspirational teacher. I’m so thankful with her for being such a great teacher for many children.

Perla Garcia Posted over a year ago

Mrs. Gomez is an outstanding educator that has a sincere love for teaching at all grade levels. She is dedicated to her career and the academic and emotional growth of her students.In addition, she is an extraordinary individual that has changed my life in a positive way Mrs. Gomez has inspired me to find beauty in the simple things in life such as nature, and the physical changes that happen as the seasons change.Furthermore, she has taught me to be greatful for both the good and the bad times because in all of these we learn a lesson that makes us a stronger person. I desire to continue to learn from her example both professionally as well as personally. I am blessed to have her as part of my “family of heart!” Perla Garcia