Hello, my name is Vince Novoa. I'm the English/Language Arts teacher for 4D and 4C. I have a Bachelor's in education from the University of Texas at El Paso and I have 1 more semester to finish with my Master's in Teaching Science (Chemistry, Biology, Geology). I spent 5 1/2 years teaching public high school English Conversation in Osaka, Japan. Living in Japan's second largest city completely immersed in the culture; I realized that gaining a broad perspective about the world can help you learn. That experience changed my life and continues to influence my teaching today. My students will learn to think outside the box and find out that school is more than a standardized test. I feel students must strive to work hard and take responsibility for their learning. I have a passion for languages, culture, photography, the outdoors, and soccer. This year will be exciting and packed with information! Let's work together to help our students reach their potential.