Getting to know Mrs. Prendergast
What colleges did you attend?
I attended UC Santa Barbara- with a BA in Sociology (Go Gauchos! Woot Woot!)
CSU San Marcos- Teaching Credential
Concordia University, Irvine- MA Educational Administration
What is your experience as a teacher?
I taught at Guin Foss Elementary for 11 years (2nd Grade, 2nd & 3rd Combo, 4th Grade, and 5th Grade) and at Columbus Tustin Middle School for 7 years (6th Grade Core, Magnet Reading, Strategic Intervention Reading).
What is your favorite subject in school?
Reading, Math, and Art
Who is your favorite scholar?
Malala Yousafzai- The youngest winner of the Nobel Peace Prize. She is an amazing role model showing strength, tenacity, and eloquence. I am inspired by her activism for human rights and education for young women.
What are some of your hobbies?
I love to read, watch movies, and spend time with my family and pets.
What is an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
I took ballet for 15 years. I have performed on stage in front of more than a thousand people. I have danced almost every role in The Nutcracker.
If you would like to email Mrs. Prendergast, you can email her at cprendergast@tustin.k12.ca.us.
