She strives to help students learn to love themselves within the diverse stories of struggle and resistance of marginalized communities throughout history. She also is greatly interested in developing students as critical thinkers, researchers, knowledge producers and problem solvers within their community. Ms. Tolentino has also previously taught in Oakland, California at Arise High School. She has a M.A. in Urban Education and Social Justice from the University of San Francisco and a B.A in Ethnic Studies from University of California San Diego. Angelica Tolentino’s interests include Hip Hop, art, dance, surfing and storytelling.