Josefina Rodriguez was born in the Dominican Republic in a small rural town. She migrated to New York with her family when she was three years old. She returned to her native country as a young adult. Her itinerary included a stop at the mountains of the north. She found herself in a state of culture shock. She did not know how to survive without modern technology and indoor plumbing. After that, she vowed to return every summer and enjoy nature at its best. She loves to visit her country’s white sandy beaches and swimming in the turquoise ocean. She has a country house in the city of Santiago.

This is Josefina’s fourth year at The Earth School. She is a kindergarten teacher who loves to paint and play with blocks. Her favorite subjects are science and literacy. She is a graduate of Hunter College where she received a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education. She lives with her family in The Lower East Side.