Hello and welcome to GAP Lower! 

My name is Stacy Cruz she/her and I have been a teacher in Saint Paul Public Schools since 2010. I truly love the Global Arts community and seeing the arts in many areas of the school day is amazing! 

Here is a little about me: 

Who is in my Family: 

My husband Miguel and I live in South St. Paul. We have two boys Marshall and Marty.

What do I like to do: 

When I am not teaching I LOVE to travel! I am always up for an adventure and want to see all the wonderful things the world has to offer. I enjoy hanging out with my family. You can usually find us at a local park, hiking, riding our bikes around town, or eating pizza. 

Why do I love to teach: 

There are so many reasons I love to teach, but I love to see children feel empowered through learning and seeing children feel successful once they have learned a new skill. 

Who was your favorite teacher? 

I have been truly blessed with having some AMAZING teachers throughout my lifetime! I have two teachers who really stood out amongst them all. My first grade teacher: Mrs. Strike, she taught with such love and care that made me fall in love with school. My 5th grade teacher also made a huge impact on me. Mrs. Frenchshu, she made me the most organized, focused learner I could be and truly set me up for success.