PRINCIPAL

Dear Castelar Community:

It is my pleasure to introduce myself as the principal of Castelar Elementary School. I am thrilled to join the Castelar community and look forward to getting to know each and every one of you.

I believe that students are at the heart of all school decisions and the learning and work that we do together. My experience as a kindergarten teacher, dual language lead teacher, and assistant principal will help me to fulfill my belief that every single student deserves the very best learning experience every single day. Our teachers and staff will provide the finest instruction and support for our students as we prepare them for their futures. I welcome you all to the Castelar family!

I hold a Bachelor of Science Degree from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in Elementary Education, a Master of Science Degree from the University of Nebraska in Teaching Literacy, an Endorsement in English as a Second Language from Concordia University, an Endorsement in Early Childhood Education from the University of Nebraska at Omaha, a Reading Specialist Certification, and a K-8 Administrative Certification. I am currently enrolled in the EdD program at the University of Nebraska at Omaha and am working on my dissertation focused on dual language.

Castelar offers our students and families a unique Dual Language program for students in kindergarten through fifth grade. Students receive daily instruction in both English and Spanish. Castelar is dedicated to ensure that each child in the Dual Language program acquires the skills and knowledge to succeed in a global society.

Please know that you are always welcome at Castelar. I look forward to meeting you!

Emma Dobson

ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL

Greetings Castelar Families,  
My name is Rosa Beltran-Pabst, as an educator and a parent, I am honored to be able to be part of a great team of educators committed to Castelar Elementary, as the Assistant Principal.  I plan to put forth my best effort to support and motivate students and staff to do their personal best every day. I look forward to getting to know and work with all of Castellar’s students, staff, families, and community members.  Thank you for the opportunity to be part of your team and community.  

Graciously,  
Rosa Beltran-Pabst

INSTRUCTIONAL FACILITATOR

Hello! I am Kelsi Finley, the Instructional Facilitator at Castelar Elementary! To share a little bit about myself, I am in my 9th year in education. My first teaching job was in Houston, TX where I taught for four years! Here in OPS, I was previously a Dual Language 2nd Grade Teacher at Liberty Elementary. I am so excited to be at Castelar to learn and grow with you all! My family consists of my husband, Adam, my step-son, Jax who is 9 years old, and my son Lawrence who was born in July! We love to play games, travel, and Jax is very active in sports which keeps us busy!