Teacher
About Me
Hi Bears! My name is Gia Reyes, and I am proud to have been born and raised here in Tampa, attending Hillsborough County Public Schools. I am a graduate of Gaither High School, and I continued my educational journey at the University of South Florida where I studied criminology. I love all things Tampa Bay sports, trying new coffee shops/restaurants, going to the movies, traveling, and simply living life to the absolute fullest with the people I love most. ROCK ON, GO BEARS!
Fun Facts
- My little sister is a kindergarten teacher here at Schwarzkopf, and my childhood best friend is a first grade teacher!
- My nickname is "The Winner"
- I once ate 24 crab rangoons in one sitting!
Quick Picks
Sweet or Salty? Salty
Coffee or Tea? Coffee
Donuts or Bagels? Bagels
Books or Movies? Movies
Allergies? N/A
Some of My Favorites
Restaurants: White Duck, Chili's, Outback, Latte Vino, Fresh Kitchen, SoFresh, Chicken Salad Chick, Chipotle, Stonewater
Fast Food: Chick Fil A, White Duck, Starbucks, Dunkin
Snacks: Nuts, granola, protein bars
Beverage: Iced coffee, protein shakes, sugar-free Gatorade/Powerade, sweet tea
Sweet Treat: Andy's Custard
Stores: Amazon, Target, Uber Eats, Marshalls, Walmart, Publix
Books/Authors: The Hunger Games series & the Bridgerton Series
Colors: -CREAMSICLE ORANGE, DUH! #Krewe -Light blue & pink!
Animals: A bear, of course!
Flowers/Plants: Roses, because Rose is my middle name!
Sports Teams: -TAAAAMPA...BAY! -Rays -Lightning
Others: N/A
Weekends: Hanging out with Mrs. Roth and Ms. Reyes (from kindergarten), watching the Bucs win on Sundays, going on walks/going to the gym, and meeting my mom for cafe con leche.
Why I Chose Education
Throughout school, I worked for the HOST Program and adored the time I spent there. However, my lifelong dream was to attend law school and advocate for children and families. After graduation, I embarked upon my journey at Stetson College of Law, but I quickly realized that my heart was right here at Schwarzkopf. Every day when I wake up, I have a smile on my face because I get to do what I love, surrounded by colleagues that I love, and teach children that I love. #ROGB