Mrs. Claudia Mendez

Intro Video: "Why I Teach at St. Stan's"

My name is...
Claudia Mendez

I am a...
Kindergarten Teacher

I grew up in...
Chicago, but I was born in Veracruz, Mexico

I went to elementary school at...
Field Elementary in North Rogers Park

I went to college at...
DePaul University for my undergraduate (Early Childhood) and graduate (Educational Leadership) degrees. 

My favorite Saint is...
Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Patroness of the Americas

The one thing I want St. Stan's students to know about me is...
I love music and dancing!

Catholic education is...
Essential to understanding how faith can prepare our youth to be service-oriented leaders in their communities.

Why St. Stan's?
The school has a wonderful reputation for preparing students for success in high school and beyond.

My approach to teaching is...
To inspire a love of learning in a calm environment where everyone contributes their uniqueness to successfully achieve their individual and common goals.