Who am I, and why do I teach?

• Bilingual Kindergarten Teacher – Alief ISD

• Passionate about early education, educational equity, and technology integration

• Background in early childhood education and digital learning.

• Favorite quote: "Every child is a different kind of flower, and all together make this world a beautiful garden." — Author unknown

Hi, my name is Angela Rios-Zuluaga. I’m a bilingual kindergarten teacher based in Houston, Texas, originally from Medellín, Colombia. I am currently pursuing my Master’s in Applied Digital Learning at Lamar University. This ePortfolio showcases my journey as an educator, learner, and innovator in early childhood education.

All about me

How and Why I Became a Kindergarten Teacher

Becoming a teacher was never part of my original life plan. I didn’t grow up dreaming about it, and it wasn’t something I had set as a personal goal. But life has a way of guiding us toward unexpected paths, and it was inside a Kindergarten classroom where I discovered a vocation I didn’t even know lived within me.

Now, I know teaching is a part of who I am. It’s a daily source of purpose, joy, and growth. Each day with my students offers me the opportunity to inspire, to learn, and to make a meaningful difference in young lives. Being a Kindergarten teacher motivates me to keep growing, to stay curious, and to bring my heart into everything I do.

Even though I didn’t plan this journey from the start, today I wouldn’t trade it for anything. Teaching found me—and I’m grateful every day that it did.