High School Days
The year Ms. Ortega graduated from HGHS
2017
Many would agree that Ms. Ortega is this kind of grader
Harsh/brutal/tough
This student repeatedly asks Ms. Ortega if she loves them or not
Maurice Midence
The college Ms. Ortega attended
FIU
Ms. Ortega wrote from the perspective of this kind of child for her Santa letter
Naughty
Ms. Ortega was the student in charge of this class which is commonly confused as being a club
Yearbook
When giving feedback, Ms. Ortega can't resist pointing out all of these mistakes
Grammar/spelling
Ms. Ortega has a symbiotic relationship revolving around Mini Oreos with this student
Angelina Palma
Ms. Ortega's birthday
March 10
This tourist location was the focus of Ms. Ortega's travel blog
Washington, D.C
Ms. Ortega's favorite teacher
MoGo
Ms. Ortega had this tiny little car accident on the way to school back in December
Ran it off the road over a sign and shredded her tire
These two students started a club with Ms. Ortega as their sponsor
Maria & Makayla
Ms. Ortega's favorite sport to watch
Hockey
Ms. Ortega created this assignment while waiting for her delayed flight on the way back from Spring Break
What Happened to Ms. Ortega? investigative journalism assignment
Ms. Ortega played these three sports her junior and senior year
Soccer, swimming, and water polo
Ms. Ortega has been moved to this many rooms throughout the school year
5 (3129, 2205, 3219, 2208, 3419)
For some reason, this student always wants to know what Ms. Ortega is having for lunch
Melanie Gonzalez
Ms. Ortega's favorite color
Blue/teal/blue-green
This was Ms. Ortega's word of the year to describe 2024
Adapt
Ms. Ortega acted in a scene from this play in her only on-stage theater performance
Grease
Ms. Ortega has a note in her phone to keep a list of when she comes up with these
Catchphrases
This student was one of the first ones Ms. Ortega helped and memorized; little did she know they did not like her
Enrique Martinez
The month Ms. Ortega first began working at HGHS
October
The first lesson Ms. Ortega created and taught on her own
Tone & Mood