Her Story
About Veronica
Veronica Morris has dedicated 40 years to education and art, beginning her journey with teacher training in Mexico City and university studies in art. After moving to the United States, she continued her education in San Francisco through a teacher pathway program and additional classes in multimedia and computer science. She has taught Spanish at the high school level, including Spanish 1, Spanish 2, and AP Spanish, often integrating art to engage students. Her experience includes roles as a para-educator working with special needs students, positions in private schools, one year with a San Francisco school district, and two years at a chartered high school. She attributes her success to her curiosity, willingness to learn new things, and commitment to thinking outside the box while maintaining a positive outlook. Veronica values honesty and love in her work, opening her heart to help all students succeed, and she is currently applying for positions teaching art to children with special needs and learning disabilities.
Her Interview
Ten minutes with Veronica
01What do you attribute your success to?
I like to pursue everything, and I don't put any negative thoughts. I am very curious, I like to learn, I like to do different things, never step in one place. I always encourage being out of the box.
02What’s the best career advice you’ve ever received?
Be yourself. Try to learn as much as you can, because you only have one life. And if you don't succeed in whatever you want to do, your whole life is going to be very, very disappointed.
03What advice would you give to young women entering your industry?
Be yourself, learn as much as you can, get education because it opens opportunities. Change the mentality that some careers are only for men, especially for Latino girls.
04What are the biggest challenges or opportunities in your field right now?
Challenges include passing teaching credential tests which seem designed to confuse and cost money, especially for those who studied abroad. Opportunities in teaching art to children with special needs and disabilities.
05What values are most important to you in your work and personal life?
Honesty and love. I always honest, I love you, and because I love you, and I want to teach, I'm not just here a teacher, I like to help you to succeed. I open my heart to all my students.
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