Monica Rodriguez graduated with honors from Florida International University in 2005 obtaining a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education K-6 with an ESOL Endorsement. In 2018 she obtained the Exceptional Student Education K-12 Certification and is the final process of completing her gifted certification. Mrs. Rodriguez has been privileged to be part of the Archimedean family since the 2011-2012 academic school year. During this time, she has held numerous responsibilities including first-grade reading/language arts teacher, science/social studies teacher, reading interventionist, grade-level chair, EESAC Committee member, gifted renewal specialist at the elementary level, interim ESE Specialist, and new teacher mentor. Most recently, she has taken on the role of ESE Specialist for Archimedean Schools. She believes the fundamental goal of teaching is to foster the love of learning in all children.