Sherria Parker, Business Manager
“Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.” Nelson Mandela
Sherria has always had a love for education and a passion for loving and nurturing young hearts to achieve their fullest potential in life. Her previous Aspire experience as the Executive Assistant to the CFO and Special Projects Manager for the Facilities and Finance departments led her to the opportunity to work here at Richmond Technology Academy. Her educational and business management backgrounds made stepping into the role of RTA's first Business Manager a great transition and perfect fit. This opportunity allows her to combine her two passions into one job. Sherria has over ten years' corporate experience in administrative, facilities and operations fields, and an educational background as a Teaching Assistant and Reading Instructor. She obtained her BA in Liberal Studies from California State University East Bay, and is currently pursuing her MBA, following her own belief that education is the key to successfully opening doors. Sherria is excited about helping to shape tomorrow's great minds for a brighter and better future!
Sherria has always had a love for education and a passion for loving and nurturing young hearts to achieve their fullest potential in life. Her previous Aspire experience as the Executive Assistant to the CFO and Special Projects Manager for the Facilities and Finance departments led her to the opportunity to work here at Richmond Technology Academy. Her educational and business management backgrounds made stepping into the role of RTA's first Business Manager a great transition and perfect fit. This opportunity allows her to combine her two passions into one job. Sherria has over ten years' corporate experience in administrative, facilities and operations fields, and an educational background as a Teaching Assistant and Reading Instructor. She obtained her BA in Liberal Studies from California State University East Bay, and is currently pursuing her MBA, following her own belief that education is the key to successfully opening doors. Sherria is excited about helping to shape tomorrow's great minds for a brighter and better future!
Adriana Valdivia, Office Assistant
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"Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way to be truly satisfied is to do what you believe is great work. And the only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. As with all matters of the heart, you'll know when you find it." - Steve Jobs Adriana has been a Bay Area resident for the past 26 years, and lived in Mexico on the early years of her life. Adriana enjoys family gatherings, arts, reading, cooking, going to concerts and considers writing to be one of her passions and recently started blogging. She is working on finishing her degree in Managerial Economics, and is considering a minor in Communications or Women’s Studies. She is a proud mother of two children, ages eight and five, both RTA students. |
Ms. Rodriguez, Office Assistant
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"Optimism is the faith that leads to achievement. Nothing can be done without hope and confidence."
-Helen Keller Laura was born in Mexico City and came to the United states at the age of 4. The oldest of 3 children she was raised in Richmond, Ca by her mother who is a home maker and her father, a business owner. Laura attended schools in the West Contra Costa Unified School District and is still a proud citizen of Richmond, where she now lives with her husband and their 2 daughters ages 8 and 1. After High School Laura Attended San Francisco State University before going on to an 8 year career in the Banking industry. Currently, Laura is in the process of exploring a new career path with Aspire Richmond Technology Academy and continuing her education. Laura enjoys reading, dancing, baseball, and spending time with family and friends. |
Ms. Perez, Cafeteria Supervisor
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"Always believe in yourself. Do this and and no matter where you are, you will have nothing to fear."
-Hayo Miyazaki Her passion to work with children and youth started while working at Youthline an agency that provides emotional support and resources through a phone line. She has always been and advocate to children and youth. Providing resources and helping children in need is her motive in life. She graduated from nursing schåool at city college of San Francisco, but working with children and youth has become her priority. Violeta has a goal for every student at Aspire Richmond Technology Academy and that is for all children to be happy and also to create a safe environment at all times so they can be ready to learn. She also has great communication skills not only with students but also with parents. In her free time, Violeta likes to take her 10 year old daughter and her 11 month old baby to the East Bay Regional Parks for nature walks. She enjoys to do Zumba and also jogging. |