Maria Castillon [she/her]

My name is Mary Alice Rodriguez. My birth name is Castillon, meaning “little castle”. I was raised in the State of Washington, and currently live in Yakima. Growing up my family consisted of 4 girls, 2 boys, and my parents. Big family! I have 3 boys of my own and 1 Grandson. 

I have worked for a couple of different school districts, mainly in Yakima. My first job with Yakima was working with “At Risk Youth”. This job was at the Yakima Learning Center, a part of Stanton Academy, the local alternative school. It was also known as “Last Chance School”. This was back in 2000, and the school is no longer there. Since then, I’ve been working with General Ed kids K-5, Special Ed K-5, and in a Behavior Cassroom K-5. 

As you have figured out by now, my passion is working with kids. Although I won’t actually be “working” with kids, I will have the opportunity to watch them learn how to make beautiful music.

I really enjoy spending time with my family, and visiting my dad on Sunday’s and any other chance I get to spend time with him. I LOVE the beach! Camping, bon fires, drives up in the mountains are also some of my favorite things to do. Music. My life would not be complete without music in it. 

“Where there’s a WILL there’s a WAY" from the autobiography of Waylon Jennings