Pre-AP World Culture

My name is Julian Beltran and I am excited to be part of the teaching staff at the School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove where I will teach the 6th grade capstone course. I was born and raised in East Dallas and am a proud product of the Dallas ISD school system. I earned my bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies at the University of North Texas at Dallas. In my free time, I enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.  My dog, Jerome, and my cat, Jennifer, are a significant part of my life as well and I value every moment I spend with them. I look forward to utilizing my experience and the passion I have acquired for teaching to help our students succeed. 

Mi nombre es Julian Beltran y estoy emocionado de ser parte del personal de la Escuela para estudiantes Talentosos y Dotados en Pleasant Grove, donde enseñaré el curso final de 6to grado. Nací y crecí en Dallas y soy un orgulloso producto del sistema escolar de Dallas ISD. Obtuve mi licenciatura en Estudios Interdisciplinarios en la Universidad del Norte de Texas en Dallas. En mi tiempo libre, disfruto viajar y pasar tiempo con mi familia y amigos. Mi perro, Jerome y mi gato, Jennifer, también son una parte importante de mi vida y valoro cada momento que paso con ellos. Espero utilizar mi experiencia y la pasión que he adquirido para enseñar a ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a tener éxito.

I am excited to begin my sixth year of teaching at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove. I will be teaching Spanish and English Reading Language Arts to our 6th and 7th grade owls!

As a first-generation college student in my family, I have experienced both the challenges and the greatness of having an open mind to new possibilities, opportunities, cultures, and languages. While studying at the University of Puerto Rico, I had the opportunity to participate in conferences and seminars at the University of Ghana in Accra, the University of Malta at Valletta, and the University of Lisbon in Portugal. I completed my Teacher Certification Program at Mountain View Community College. During my years in Dallas ISD, I have also worked with the Dual Language/ESL, Evaluation & Assessment, and Teaching & Learning Departments.

As a proud speaker of Spanish, English, and Portuguese, I enter my classroom every day with enthusiasm, because I relate and understand my role and responsibility in being an essential part of my students’ journey to becoming well-rounded bilingual citizens and its value moving forward into their bright future. I believe we all have the collective power of transformation. Progress and positive change happen when we grow and use the tools we have and put them into work to make a positive impact.

I am honored and committed to continue collaborating with the STAG in PG school community, teachers, and leadership teams to grow students into bilingual, bilateral, and bicultural leaders!

Math Teacher 

I am a proud staff member at the School for the Talented and Gifted in Pleasant Grove. I will be teaching 6^th and 7^th grade Honors math. I have the privilege  of being a daughter of Mexican immigrants from San Luis and Zacatecas. I was born and raised in Oak Cliff, and I am a proud Dallas ISD graduate. I started in the bilingual program at Stevens Park Elementary, then attended Raul Quintanilla Middle School and Sunset High School. I attended Harvard University on a full scholarship and, ultimately, graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington. Having benefited from so many amazing teachers during my education, I knew that I wanted to return to my community and continue their legacy.

Estoy orgullosa de unirme a la Escuela para Talentosos y Dotados en Pleasant Grove este año. Estaré enseñando Matemática Honors de 6to y 7to grado. Tengo el privilegio de ser hija de inmigrantes Mexicanos de San Luis y Zacatecas. Nací y me crie en Oak Cliff y tengo el honor de haberme graduado del distrito de Dallas. Empecé en el programa bilingüe en Stevens Park y luego asistí a Raul Quintanilla Middle School y Sunset High School. Asistí a la Universidad de Harvard con beca y ultimadamente me gradué de la Universidad de Tejas en Arlington. El haberme beneficiado de tantas maravillosas/os maestras durante mi educación, me inspiro a regresar a mi comunidad y continuar su legado.