Esperanza Salazar

Education:
Associate of Arts, General Education/Cosmetology
San Jose City College

Studied Art in France, Italy, Austria, Ireland, and Mexico.

Why did you become an educator?
To share my love of Art & God.

What is your favorite quote?
“Love recognizes no barriers. It jumps hurdles, leaps fences, penetrates walls to arrive at its destination full of hope.”
-Maya Angelou

What is your favorite book?
I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou. Angelou weaves a story like no other.
Reading her books is like singing a song. Her writing is descriptive, poetic, and speaks of hope.

Why I enjoy teaching at OLF?
I love sharing my knowledge about Art with the students. I love the joy and excitement it brings to the students when they work on a lesson and are full of confidence and joy when they see their finished piece. I love the camaraderie that exists within the OLF staff. The staff works as a team to build an environment of love and growth for each student.

Outside of school, I enjoy…
Yoga, running, and painting. I also enjoy going on traveling adventures with my family.