The Early Years
What year was Ms. Ruiz Born in? (19 _ _?)
Come on math heads!
A. 2003 C. 1976
B. 1946. D. 1982
C. 1976
What activities did Ms. Ruiz participate in when she was in high school?
A. Show choir and Cheer. C. Opera Club
B. Debate Club D. Band
A. Show choir and Cheer
What was Ms. Ruiz's first job at 19?
A. Makeup Artist B. Clerk at the Superior Court
C. Teacher's Aid D. Art Store Clerk
E. Writer for an online Magazine
B. Clerk at the Superior Court
What is Ms. Ruiz's favorite Drink?
A. Chocolate Protein Shakes. B. Coffee
C. Dr. Pepper D. Water
B. Coffee
In what city did Ms. Ruiz grow up?
A. Ontario C. South LA
B. France D. La Puente
D. La Puente
What did Ms. Ruiz Study for her first Degree?
A. Criminal Justice B. English Literature
C. Communications D. Humanities
B. English Literature
Which of the following jobs did Ms. Ruiz not do?
A. Makeup Artist B. Clerk at the Superior Court
C. Teacher's Aid D. Art Store Clerk
E. Writer for an online Magazine
C. Teacher's Aide
What is Ms. Ruiz's all-time favorite music?
A. Emo/ alternative
B. Salsa/Cumbia
C. Jazz/ 50's Rhythm n Blues
D. EDM trap - Rave Music
C. Jazz/ 50's Rhythm n Blues
What type of dance lessons did Ms. Ruiz take for 9 years growing up?
A. Swing B. Folklorico
C. Hip Hop D. Tap, Jazz, and Ballet
D. Tap, Jazz, and Ballet
Where did Ms. Ruiz earn her Bachelor's Degree (first 4-year university)?
A. Cal State La B. USC
C. ULV D. LMU
C. ULV
What was Ms. Ruiz's role at the Superior Court
A. To manage the courtroom and take notes of the judge's orders
B. To escort the people in custody into the courtroom
C. Type down every word that was said in the courtroom
D. To interpret for the lawyers
A. To manage the courtroom and take notes of the judge's orders
What would Ms. Ruiz prefer to do for entertainment?
A. Go to the movies
B. Grade at home while watching TV
C. Watch a musical at the Theater
D. Go to the Beach
C. Watch a musical at the Theater
How many siblings did Ms. Ruiz grow up with?
A. none B. 4 older brothers
C. 2 brothers and 1 sister D. 1 sister
C. 2 brothers and 1 sister
Where did Ms. Ruiz earn her Master's Degree?
A. Cal State La B. USC
C. ULV D. LMU
C. ULV (University of La Verne
Why did Ms. Ruiz leave her previous career with the court?
A. She moved to France. B. She didn't like lawyers
C. She wanted to make more money teaching
D. She was bothered by the systemic racism she saw daily and wanted to do something that would help her community and other communities that she saw were being disproportionately incarcerated.
D. She was bothered by the systemic racism she saw daily and wanted to do something that would help her community and other communities that she saw were being disproportionately incarcerated.
Where was Ms. Ruiz when she was six and first realized she and her family were different? (not white)
A. The first time she went to Disneyland
B. When she went to Huntington Beach with her family
C. At the Grocery Store with her mom
D. At Rosaria's birthday party with the monkey
B. When she went to Huntington Beach with her family
Which of the 4 Universities listed did Ms. Ruiz not attend?
A. Cal State La B. USC
C. ULV D. LMU
A. Cal State LA
What did Ms. Ruiz teach before becoming a middle school ELA teacher?
A. Arts and Crafts C. English Language Development
B. Makeup D. The Dark Arts
C. English Language Development