I am Rita Vazquez and have been teaching for 25 years nationally and internationally. I moved to Florida in 1993 after living and teaching in Mexico for two years.  I have taught in Brazil, as well as New York and New Jersey.

Teaching in both the United States and internationally has enabled me to adapt various techniques to teach the diverse students of South Florida. 

I was born and educated in New York. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in history and early childhood education from SUNY at New Paltz and a Master’s Degree in elementary education specialization in reading disabilities from Wagner College.  I have a teaching certificate in Elementary Education specializing in Early Childhood Education from the State of New York and also hold a Florida Teaching Certificate in elementary education.

Each August I start the year reinforcing social skills, citizenship, and reviewing academics from the previous year.  Emphasizing student achievements and positive interaction between students and teacher makes a classroom where learning and fun go hand in hand.

Students will be responsible for growing academically by discovering, processing, and applying information in order to become successful learners and citizens.

I have been active in many extra curricular activities such as planning and fundraising for field trips, school dances, math club, yearbook, G.R.A.D.E., A.Y.S.O. soccer and girl scouts.

This is my third year at Somerset Academy.  I am excited to begin a new year in my professional life at Somerset Academy and look forward to be working and learning with the students and faculty. Making a challenging, fun environment, with commitment to a learning community to impact your child’s live is my goal!