August 7, 2026
Name: Fabian Amparo-Partida
Family: I am the youngest in my family with two older sisters and parents originally from Nayarit, México.
School and Position: I will be teaching English Language Arts at Hughson High School.
Experience and Education: This will technically be my first year teaching! Last year, I entered this profession through student teaching over at Ceres High School.
What attracted you to Hughson? As someone primarily from Ceres, I have always been drawn to Hughson and how calm it feels. I feel very fortunate to be coming into this close-knit and small community!
What part of the subject you'll be teaching interests you the most? The biggest part of teaching English that interests me the most is the versatility of the subject. I can teach and talk about literature in terms of art, history, or the goal of sharing someone else's point of view or experience. I love that there is a lot to learn from communicating with others, whether by reading, writing, or speaking something into existence.
What are your hobbies or interests outside of the classroom? I like doing all kinds of different things, from playing guitar, watching as many movies as possible, reading, playing video games, and running! Lately I have been really interested in Latin American studies, where I've been trying to engage with more Latin American media.
How did you decide to become a teacher? Growing up as an EL student, I often found myself disconnecting from the content that was taught to me. I never felt that anything at school was relevant or ever resonated with me. I eventually found myself a lot more invested in literature, film, and music after an AP Lit class I took in high school. I decided to pursue teaching because I really want students to also find the same connection I found with literature, while also promoting literacy and the idea that it is important to be able to advocate and think for yourself.
Looking back, who is a teacher who made an impact in your life? I have a few, but primarily my former AP Lit teacher, Mr. Ellenbarger, my former Cooperating Teacher, Mrs. Saenz-Payne, as well as her husband, Dr. Saenz-Payne, all three over at Ceres High School! The conversations I had with these three within my 1 year of student teaching were very formative for me. I learned that this profession can be very heartbreaking, uplifting, and most of all unpredictable, and much of it might not always be in your control. These three individuals helped me learn how to keep a level head when potential hardships appear, and with that, I feel prepared to hopefully communicate the same skills to my students.
Why is your subject important for students to learn, and what do you want them to remember? I think that ELA is important for students to learn from and actively engage with because, from experiencing stories or exposing ourselves to different ways of thinking, we learn one of the most important human traits: empathy. I would want students to remember that it is important to be empathetic and use their voice to represent themselves.
