My name is Mr. Sarellano and I have been teaching since 2021. I am joyful to be part of the Santee family and community.

I was raised here in San Jose within proximity to the Santee community. I received my Bachelor’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development and my Master’s Degree in Instruction & Curriculum from San Jose State University.

Teaching has been a passion of mine since I started working for CORAL, the afterschool program here at Santee, back in 2008. My goal is to create a safe, warm, and positive environment where students feel comfortable challenging themselves, learning from each other, and feeling confident to take risks academically.

Outside the classroom, I enjoy reading, traveling, playing soccer, and spending time with my family.