ABOUT GABRIEL MENDEZ
Gabriel Mendez earned his degree in Elementary Education from Andrews University, with minors in Social Studies and Reading. He began his teaching career in Springfield, Illinois, in 2009 and has since taught in Holland, MI; Cedar Lake, MI; and Fort Morgan, CO. In 2021, Mr. Mendez and his family chose to join College Park Christian Academy, where he has been teaching ever since.
He is married to Loralee Mendez, who teaches at Sunnydale Adventist Academy. They have two daughters, both of whom have attended College Park Christian Academy. A strong advocate for Christian education, Mr. Mendez values the lifelong benefits he has experienced from attending Christian schools. In his free time, he enjoys family activities, tinkering with electronics, and discovering the attractions of Missouri.
TEACHING STYLE
Mr. Mendez uses a faith-based approach to help meet each student where they are at. He believes that each student is capable of setting and reaching academic and personal goals and provides them the tools to do so. Mr. Mendez uses personal experiences and historical anecdotes that draw on a wealth of experience to bring lessons to life.
Because all of us are made in the image of God, Mr. Mendez strives to encourage students to appreciate the many ways God works in their lives. By creating a nurturing classroom with boundaries and stories, his students learn academic skills through direct instruction, group projects, hands-on activities, and multimedia resources. Learning these skills will not only help them achieve their personal goals, but become the people God has created them to be and serve others in various ways.