A PEAK INTO PAULINE’S PATH TO EL RANCHO
By Kayla Perez
El Rodeo Staff Writer
El Rodeo Staff Writer
She’s hardworking, loyal, friendly, caring, and compassionate; she’s Pauline Munoz! For the past 11 years, Munoz has ran her empire of student services, bringing joy and loving support to El Rancho High School.
However, Munoz’s passion for education wasn’t always a set path, “I worked in the medical field out of high school, then once I had children and they were school aged I began to volunteer at their elementary school,” says Munoz. “I was there so much I was offered a job!”
From then on, Munoz’s journey in education began, and she soon accepted jobs at Maizeland and North Ranchito Elementary school. Her volunteering and dedication lead her way up to El Rancho, “My daughters attended Meller Elementary and this position opened, and I was encouraged to apply, but I didn’t want to since I was used to working with elementary students,” says Munoz.
She then decided to take the risk and see where her new job would lead her. She soon discovered that her stereotypical worries were meaningless, “I had heard scary things about high school students, and now I just love it here,” says Munoz.
Pauline often reflects on her decision and uses it as a way to encourage her students to go beyond their fears and boundaries. She commonly refers students to her motto, “Always try to find the good in something or someone.”
When Munoz isn’t busy running her empire at the office desk, she frequently engages in activities across the country. “I onced did the Los Angeles Marathon and signed up the day before,” says Munoz.
“Some of my favorite hobbies include going to Disneyland, hiking, and biking with my husband Richard of 26 years,” continues Munoz, “I also watch ‘I Love Lucy’ every morning and ‘The Sound of Music’ frequently.”
Overall, without Munoz’s energetic personality radiating on the El Rancho campus, student and staff members’ lives would not be the same. Munoz encases a never-ending for El Rancho and wouldn’t want to leave anytime soon, “I love our dedicated counselors, teachers, admin, and staff. We have the most amazing students here at ERHS! I live in this community, so I love seeing our students & alumni throughout the city,” says Munoz.
When asked if she had any lasting advice for her co-workers and students Munoz exclaimed: “Be honest, do your best, never give up, and don’t procrastinate!!!!!”
However, Munoz’s passion for education wasn’t always a set path, “I worked in the medical field out of high school, then once I had children and they were school aged I began to volunteer at their elementary school,” says Munoz. “I was there so much I was offered a job!”
From then on, Munoz’s journey in education began, and she soon accepted jobs at Maizeland and North Ranchito Elementary school. Her volunteering and dedication lead her way up to El Rancho, “My daughters attended Meller Elementary and this position opened, and I was encouraged to apply, but I didn’t want to since I was used to working with elementary students,” says Munoz.
She then decided to take the risk and see where her new job would lead her. She soon discovered that her stereotypical worries were meaningless, “I had heard scary things about high school students, and now I just love it here,” says Munoz.
Pauline often reflects on her decision and uses it as a way to encourage her students to go beyond their fears and boundaries. She commonly refers students to her motto, “Always try to find the good in something or someone.”
When Munoz isn’t busy running her empire at the office desk, she frequently engages in activities across the country. “I onced did the Los Angeles Marathon and signed up the day before,” says Munoz.
“Some of my favorite hobbies include going to Disneyland, hiking, and biking with my husband Richard of 26 years,” continues Munoz, “I also watch ‘I Love Lucy’ every morning and ‘The Sound of Music’ frequently.”
Overall, without Munoz’s energetic personality radiating on the El Rancho campus, student and staff members’ lives would not be the same. Munoz encases a never-ending for El Rancho and wouldn’t want to leave anytime soon, “I love our dedicated counselors, teachers, admin, and staff. We have the most amazing students here at ERHS! I live in this community, so I love seeing our students & alumni throughout the city,” says Munoz.
When asked if she had any lasting advice for her co-workers and students Munoz exclaimed: “Be honest, do your best, never give up, and don’t procrastinate!!!!!”