Fernando received a bachelor’s degree in Humanities from Northern Arizona University, and an associate of applied science in Early Childhood Studies from Pima Community College. He has been working in the early childhood field for more than 8 years. As a former Pre-K teacher, Fernando is passionate about emergent literacy and language development in young children and believes that they are both fundamental. Fernando enjoys outdoor photography, spending time with his family and friends, hiking, playing with his dogs, reading, and running.