My name is Mrs. Palmira T.Aguirre.  I have been teaching at John F. Kennedy High School since 1996 in the science department.  I am certified to teach 6^th to 12^thgrade science.  My certifications are Composite Science and Biology.  I studied at St. Mary’s University and graduated in 1994 with a Bachelor's of Science.  My major was Biology with a minor in Chemistry.  I have done some post-graduate work at Our Lady of the Lake University and am currently in the process to complete my Master's of Education degree with a concentration in Integrated Science.