Traver teacher celebrating Hispanic culture with students [Video]

TRAVER, Calif. (KFSN) — In the small community of Traver, most students are Hispanic, and one teacher is going above and beyond to teach them about their culture.

Music, laughter, and inspiration filled the auditorium at Traver Elementary School on Friday.

Sonia Gonzalez is a 7th and 8th-grade Language Arts and Social Studies teacher.

She says that every year, at least 95% of her students are Hispanic, so she decided to add a lesson plan that would teach her students about Hispanic Heritage.

She aims to inspire her students to dream big while staying connected to their roots.

“My parents always taught me to be proud of who I am, and they were field workers. Some parents don’t know that it is a good thing; no matter where they work, they should feel proud of where they come from,” said Sonia Gonzalez.

Gonzales began going the extra mile during the pandemic.

Students like 8th grader, Angel Sandoval says the lessons meant a lot …