Mat Sanchez Ponce de Leon

My name is Matías Sánchez Ponce de León
I’m known as Mat/ Mati
I’m from Puebla, México
I’m a student at UDLAP (Universidad de las Américas Puebla) pursuing a degree in International Business
This is my first year on staff at Falling Creek
I’m teaching cross country and soccer
If I could be any animal, I would be a gorilla because theyre similar to us in many ways but much stronger
My childhood hero? I always liked Spiderman and I find him really inspiring especially in the first trilogy (the one with tobey maguire).
What habit or skill do you want to improve this summer? I want to be more patient and adapt as much as I can every day
If I could snap my fingers and teleport anywhere & any time period, I’d go back to many events throughout history, especially if I could go to ancient Greece, it would be incredible to see where all of that history started, in person.
I’m happiest when I’m active and around people playing sports, or just being outdoors.
What accomplishment am I most proud of? I’m really proud of achieving things such as my black belt, a half marathon, good academic grades, and many little businesses I have done throughout my life without help.
What makes me excited about this summer? Stepping outside my comfort zone and living abroad speaking English all day and staying active