Parent Letter of Recommendation:

Mr. Gustavo Ortega is an exceptional person. He's helpful and kind and very generous with his efforts towards all kids, especially those with ASD and special needs.  I recommend Mr. Ortega for the school board. He would do an incredible job representing the ASD and special needs community.  I have a 4th grade special needs daughter and she is doing great due to Mr. Ortega's work as a teacher with her, continuous friendship, mentoring, love and involvement in her life.  He has a passion for working with special needs kids and advocating for their rights.  He also has a great deal of passion for everything he puts his heart into, including being a teacher, father, baseball coach, friend, community member, and just all around great person.  I thank Mr. Ortega for his commitment to this community and making it a better place, and especially advocating for our kids with special needs in the school system.  He has knowledge of the inner workings of the system, and he would be a benefit to advocate for all of us he would serve. 

Best,

Sharon Ellis

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  • Universal Preschool Starting at 3-Years-Old—Preescolar universal a partir de los 3 años

  • Higher Wages for Teachers and Staff: 65K Starting Salary for Teachers and After 20 Years 100k—Salarios más altos para profesores y personal de apoyo: Salario inicial de 65.000 para profesores y después de 20 años 100.000

  • Preparing our Students for Future Job Opportunities and create Public/Private Partnerships for our All our Students Including our Special Needs—Preparar a nuestros estudiantes para futuras oportunidades laborales y crear asociaciones público/privadas para todos nuestros estudiantes, incluidos los de necesidades especiales.

  • Opposing Censorship in Education—Oponerse a la censura en la educación

  • Promoting Parental Involvement—Promoción de la participación de los padres

  • Ensuring Student Safety for All Our Students Including LGBTQ+ —Garantizar la seguridad estudiantil para todos nuestros estudiantes, incluidos lost estudiantes LGBTQ+de los estudiantes en nuestras escuelas

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I was born in a small town in Jalisco, Mexico, where education was not a priority. During my early years of elementary school, the teacher only came two to three times per week to educate us. However, I was fortunate to immigrate to America at the age of 9, and it was here that my education journey truly began. I not only graduated from high school but also went on to attain a master’s degree in special education. Ever since then, my professional career has revolved around education and my students. Currently, I have the privilege of teaching children with autism, kindergarteners, and 1st graders, and I absolutely love it.

 

My personal and professional experiences have instilled in me a deep appreciation for the value of education. I firmly believe that every child, regardless of their background, deserves a high-quality education that prepares them for a bright future. As your next school board member, I will advocate for several crucial initiatives, ensuring safe learning environments, expanding PreK programs to all 3-year-olds, supporting teacher retention, and fostering community involvement to help our students flourish. Having devoted my life to public education, I eagerly anticipate the opportunity to serve children and families beyond my own classroom. Together, let's work towards a brighter and more equitable future for all our students.

Gustavo, a dedicated special education teacher with more than 15 years of experience, aspires to transform Miami-Dade Schools into a national model to be emulated across the entire educational landscape.

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