Eighth Grade

Ms. Genesis Garcia was born and raised in Manila, Philippines. Surrounded by teachers in her family, she passionately pursued the calling of becoming a teacher. She grew up in a Catholic community, attended public elementary and a Catholic high school. She attended one of the well-known and most respected universities in the Philippines, Far Eastern University, where she earned a Bachelor Degree in Secondary Education, with a Major in Mathematics. She also received her Master’s Degree in Urban Education at Loyola Marymount University.

Ms. Garcia has been teaching at St. Anthony’s for eight years. She will continue to serve as the 8th Grade Homeroom teacher and will be teaching Religion and Science to our middle school students. In addition to her teaching responsibilities, Ms. Garcia also serves as the Student Government Moderator, guiding our student leaders and encouraging active participation in school life.

Ms. Garcia believes that to teach is to touch lives. Teaching and touching lives of young minds make her feel her worth and her purpose—an instrument of God. She is very excited to share the knowledge and talent God has given her in being able to help nurture and recognize her students’ potentials and God-given abilities.

“Let us thank all those who teach in Catholic schools. Educating is an act of love; it is like giving life.” – Pope Francis