Patrick Garcia-Smith

I was born and raised in sunny San Diego, CA.  My parents are comforted by our family dog, Napoleon, and my father is a retired electrician and my mother is a retired elementary school teacher so education literally runs in my family!  Moreover, I also have an older sister who lives and works as a big shot makeup artist in New York City!  Aside from wanting to be a secret agent in 5th grade, I have always wanted to be an educator.  I was lucky enough to study abroad while at community college before I transferred to UCLA where I received my BA in English and History.  During my time in college and before graduate school, I worked in a variety of after school programs with students ranging from kindergarten through high school.  Finally, I moved up north to attend Stanford University where I received my Masters and Teaching Credential and was fortunate enough to meet my wife, Gina Garcia-Smith, who was born and raised in Sacramento.  After six years, my wife and I escaped the bubble of Silicon Valley and moved to Sacramento this past summer!  I am now in my 6th year and 1st year at River City High School.  With that in mind, I look forward to working with my students and their families this year at River City High School!

 

 

You can contact me by email or 916-375-7800 ext. 2358.