In January 2012, Mrs. Zawie joined the 4th grade team at Pulaski International School of Chicago. She is originally from Miami, Florida where she was raised among a large Cuban family. In 2010 Mrs. Zawie graduated from Loyola University Chicago with a degree in Elementary Education and a concentration in Spanish. During the 2010-2011 school year Mrs. Zawie had the opportunity to teach 4th grade in an international school in Miami, Florida. She values the importance of bringing a global perspective into the classroom and looks forward to implementing the new IB program.

In her personal time, Mrs. Zawie enjoys traveling with her husband, reading new books, and baking and decorating different desserts.

Mrs. Zawie is very excited to have the opportunity to teach in such a wonderful and diverse school like Pulaski.