Teacher Bio

The Basics:

Hi!  My name is Mayra Hernandez-Sias or better known as Mrs. Sias! I will be your child’s 5th grade ELA teacher for the 2023-2024 school year.  This is my eighth year teaching at Desert Meadows Elementary and I am excited to make this a great year!

My Childhood:

I was born and raised in Phoenix, Arizona where I attended John F. Kennedy Elementary from Kindergarten through 3rd grade.  I then attended Curtis O. Greenfield Elementary from 4th through 8th grade before graduating from South Mountain High School in 2002.

My Family:

My Mom and Dad came from Mexico at a young age and established their lives here in Phoenix, Arizona.  I have two older sisters and one younger brother.  I’ve been married for 16 years to my amazing husband Luis and we have two beautiful daughters Leah and Lucy.  I also have four nieces, three nephews and one grandnephew that I love dearly.  My family is super important to me.  Each and every one of them holds a special place in my heart.

My Pets:

My husband and I have one rescue one dog named Eva and she is very special to us.

Education:

After graduating from high school, I attended South Mountain Community College and received my Associates in Arts and General Studies degree.  After graduating, I transferred to Northern Arizona University and received my Bachelors of Science in Education degree and I am also certified in Early Childhood.  During the pandemic of 2020, I finished my Masters in Instructional Technology at Grand Canyon University.

My Favorites:

I love so many things in life!  Mexico is my favorite vacation spot.  If you want to buy me lunch sometime, you can’t ever go wrong with pizza!  My favorite color is Yellow because it’s bright and makes me smile.  I always look forward to Fall because Phoenix cools down but especially because my birthday is close to Halloween and Thanksgiving which are my favorite holidays.  If you see me shopping at my favorite store Target make sure you wave hello!  I’m a video game player and love the old school game consoles but I also own a PS4, I don’t think anyone can beat me at Super Mario Bros on Nintendo.  I like to enjoy Milk Chocolate candy while watching action movies.  My favorite drink is Arizona Green Tea!  Overall, one of my most favorite things to do besides teaching is spending time with my family.