Mrs. Karla Diaz Garcia

My name is Mrs. Karla Diaz Garcia, and I am a K–2 Special Education Teacher at Sunrise Elementary. This is my third year at Sunrise, and I bring more than 19 years of experience supporting students with diverse learning needs in Mexico and the United States.

I am passionate about creating an inclusive, structured, and supportive learning environment where every student can grow academically, socially, and independently. I collaborate with families, general education teachers, and related service providers to develop and implement individualized support for my students.

I am bilingual in English and Spanish and value strong partnerships between families and the school. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, reading, listening to music, and participating in outdoor activities. I am excited to begin another wonderful school year with our students and families!

Class Expectations:

PAWS is our school-wide expectation system.

P- Practicing Respect

A- Accepting Responsibility

W-Working Together

S- Safety Matters

I encourage PAWS expectations and will teach expectations during lessons to ensure that students understand how to be successful.

We will also be using ZONES of Regulation this year. This curriculum is designed to foster self-regulation and emotional control.