Welcome everyone! My name is Heather Ortega, I am an ETK teacher at 232nd Place Elementary School in LD South. I have been teaching for 23 years now, 15 of them spent in SRLDP, 4 in TK/K, and 4 in ETK. Early childhood education is my true passion, it really is such a special age to work with. I am excited about this site and having the opportunity to develop a place for us to share ideas and resources. I look forward to collaborating with all of you! 

Hi and Bienvenidos to our website. Heather and I are excited to bring you The Teacher Collaborator website for LAUSD preschool teachers. Our goal is to provide an organized array of resources created by LAUSD teachers to share using our collective professional and expert knowledge. My personal goal is to provide our students with engaging activities for their overall development. 

I have been teaching early childhood special education for 30 years and 20 years at LAUSD. I hold a BA in Child Development and an MA in Early Childhood Special Education and currently work in the PAL program at Garvanza Elementary Technology and Leadership Magnate. Not only have I been a teacher, but I am also a product of LAUSD. My passion is working with all young children and providing them with a happy place to be and a meaningful place to learn.