ABOUT MS. LARA
Hello. My name is Sharon Lara and I am a Special Education Teacher at Hill Creek for students in grades TK-3. I have worked in the special education field, with students with mild, moderate, and severe disabilities, for 32 years. I have been employed by Santee School District since 2015.
To tell you a little about myself, I am a native to the San Diego area. I am the mother of three grown children, and the grandmother of four beautiful granddaughters, all living close by. My youngest child, and only son, is 35 years old and he was born with Down syndrome.
As his mother, I experience first-hand the life changes that impact the family of a child with special needs. When my son started attending public school, at the age of 3, I began volunteering in his class. I discovered my calling, to work in the field of special education.
I enrolled in college and graduated with my Master of Science Degree in Special Education. I hold cleared Special Education Teaching Credentials in both Mild-to-Moderate and Moderate-to-Severe disabilities. In addition, I have a Bachelor’s Degree with minors in Behavioral Science, Humanities, and Business. My Associate's Degree is in Interpreting for the Deaf.
Please know that I value communication with the parents/guardians of my students, so if you have any questions, comments, or concerns, do not hesitate to contact me.
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity of working with you and your child this school year!