Maldonado, Jahziel
Email: lmaldonado@blaineschools.org
Phone: (208) 578-5090, ext. 2957
Qualifications: B.S. Special Education, Boise State University; B.S. Early Childhood Education, Boise State University; M.A Special Education, Boise State University; M.A. Early Childhood Education, Boise State University
Maestro Jahziel
Originally from Puerto Rico, I have dedicated the past 16 years to education in a variety of roles and learning environments. After moving to Idaho 10 years ago, I continued growing my passion for supporting students, families, and educators through meaningful and inclusive learning experiences. My educational journey has allowed me to work in Head Start programs, charter schools, private schools, and public schools, as well as serve in administrative and instructional coaching roles supporting fellow teachers. I also served as the Program Director for a multilingual learner program in the Woodriver Valley, supporting students from kindergarten through fifth grade.
I earned both my bachelor’s and master’s degrees in Special Education and Early Childhood Education from Boise State University. In addition, I hold certificates in Elementary Spanish and Arabic. I am passionate about creating engaging, culturally responsive classrooms where all students feel valued, supported, and inspired to learn.
Originaria de Puerto Rico, he dedicado los últimos 16 años a la educación en diversos roles y entornos de aprendizaje. Tras mudarme a Idaho hace 10 años, continué cultivando mi pasión por apoyar a estudiantes, familias y educadores a través de experiencias de aprendizaje significativas e inclusivas. Mi trayectoria educativa me ha permitido trabajar en programas Head Start, escuelas chárter, escuelas privadas y públicas, así como desempeñar funciones administrativas y de capacitación pedagógica, brindando apoyo a otros docentes. También fui Directora de Programa para un programa de aprendizaje multilingüe en el Valle de Woodriver, donde apoyé a estudiantes desde kínder hasta quinto grado.
Obtuve mi licenciatura y maestría en Educación Especial y Educación Infantil en la Universidad Estatal de Boise. Además, cuento con certificaciones en español y árabe para primaria. Me apasiona crear aulas estimulantes y culturalmente sensibles donde todos los estudiantes se sientan valorados, apoyados e inspirados para aprender.