Marisela N. Acosta Head Start Preschool Special Education Liason

First Job: Taco Bell

Birthplace: El Paso, Texas

Years at EOC: 16 Years

Best advice ever received: “Learn to dance in the rain don’t wait for the rainbow.”

Favorite advice I give: “Always remember to never regret experiences in your life, because they allow you to learn and grow.”

Favorite restaurant, dish, or pig-out food: Rodolfo’s in Selma and Famous Dave’s in Fresno

Proudest moment: When my daughter, Yolanda Teresa, was born

Greatest personal accomplishment: graduating on April 16, 2011, from a university with a BS

Best vacation I’ve taken: Traveling to Texas with my family

Last good movie I saw : Letters to Juliet

 
Scariest experience: My daughter being hospitalized and almost losing her

If I had a million dollars I would … Share with family and close friends

 
Favorite place to shop: Window shopping at antique stores reminds me of grandma’s house.

Favorite childhood memory: Summer: Fishing with my dad Holiday’s: Cooking with my mom. My entire childhood was filled with love, happiness, and games; from working tying the grape vines to building a swimming pool out of the back of my dad’s yellow Dodge truck. Summer of 85’ was the best, I can still hear the running water as we irrigated the grape and almond fields. That summer I learned how to drive a John Deer and set an irrigation system to irrigate the fields. My parents are my inspiration that confirm what I have known all along, with hard work and determination anything can be accomplished!

Words that describe me best: Positive, Outgoing, Caring, Loving, Friendly, a good Planner

I like to watch: Cooking Channel

In my spare time … I love to spend time with my family and friends

If I've learned anything in life it is ... “It is not what happens that is important, the important thing is how you handle yourself and the situation.”