About Me

Hi my name is Nicole Cesar and I am from Vacaville, Ca (also known as Cow town). I was born in Vallejo, Ca but grew up in Suisun where I attended Dan O. Root Elementary K-5. Having been tested in 2nd grade for learning disabilities I was told that I was born with less filing cabinets, forcing me to have a harder time retaining information. Moving to Vacaville midway through fifth grade I was very nervous as to how the teachers and students would treat me knowing once they learned about my disability. I can happily say that Foxoboro Elementary has left me with nothing but sweet memories. My six grade teacher taught me that the only person holding me down was myself, and that my disability did not own me nor define me. Entering 7th grade at Golden West Elementary I decided to remove myself from the resource list knowing and being warned that I was pretty much losing the ability to claim or seek resource help. Continuing on to my high school, Vanden High, I only found myself flourishing more! I have the teachers at Vanden High to thank for helping me not only achieve my dreams but pushing me to follow my heart into the field of teaching. Receiving my Bachelors of arts at Sonoma State this past year, I pushed myself to stay in school and continue my education at Cal State San Marcos in their multiple subject/special education credential program.

Technology continuum....I guess I can thank myspace for helping me advance in the world of technology. Being a preteen when myspace was at its peek only pushed me to expanded my understanding of how to design web pages. I also have my high school yearbook class to thank as well for they introduced me to the mac! Being a PC girl till then, Mac has shown me that anything is possible in the world of technology! I believe that instead of banning technology in classrooms that we should use it as a learning tool! So much of the working world revolves around technology. I believe that by introducing technology to the youth, it will only help them succeed more within their careers, whatever they may be.

"...committed to diversity and educational equality.." this being only a small segment of Cal State San Marcos mission statement, it really hit home with me. Growing up with a learning disability you find that some teachers are not committed to establishing equal opportunities within the class. I do not want my students to endure the same experiences that I had. Diversity, though a beautiful thing can be a challenging thing within the classroom. I have come across teachers who are unwilling to establish awareness of diversity in the classroom. Being committed to diversity and educational equality will allow all children to flourish within the classroom. Though San Marcos mission statement has many critical elements, this tiny part of the statement made me realize that San Marcos was the right place for me!