First Grade
Teachers
Mrs. Viola Gugino

Getting to know Mrs. Gugino
What colleges did you attend?
B.A. Liberal Studies, Cal State University Fullerton; M.A. Education, Azusa Pacific University
What is your experience as a teacher?
I previously taught 4 years as a Kindergarten teacher and 2 years as First Grade teacher in Duarte Unified School District. For the past 3 years I have served as a substitute in the Tustin Unified School District. I also served as a part time RTI and MTSS teacher in Tustin Unified.
What is your favorite subject in school?
English Language Arts
Who is your favorite scholar?
Steve Jobs
What are some of your hobbies?
I like to read, watch college football, shop, cook, and spend time with my family.
What is an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
In addition to being a teacher I am also a licensed contractor.
If you would like to contact Mrs. Gugino, you can email her at vgugino@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Mrs. Letty Ramirez

Getting to know Mrs. Ramirez - 2017 Teacher of the Year!
What college did you attend?
Cal State University Fullerton
What is your experience as a teacher?
I taught 3 years of 1st grade at El Sol Science Arts Academy before coming to Guin Foss, where I’ve taught 1st grade for 14 years.
What is your favorite subject in school?
Writing
Who is your favorite scholar?
Thomas Edison
What are some of your hobbies?
I like reading and traveling.
What is an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
I am the 12th child in my family.
If you would like to contact Mrs. Ramirez, you can email her at blramirez@tustin.k12.ca.us.
Mrs. Hobbs
Getting to know Mrs. Hobbs
What college did you attend?
Concordia University in Irvine
What is your experience as a teacher?
I taught 5th grade, 3rd grade, 2nd Grade, 1st and Kindergarten, and I love them all!
What are your favorite subjects in school?
English and PE
Who is your favorite scholar?
C.S. Lewis because he wrote many incredible books like Chronicles of Narnia.
What are some of your hobbies?
I like tennis, reading, swimming, camping, hiking, biking, bodysurfing and music.
What is an interesting fact about you that most people don’t know?
I lived in Hawaii for 8 years growing up.
If you would like to contact Mrs. Hobbs, you can email her at ahobbs@tustin.k12.ca.us.