Javier shares a lifelong passion for creativity with his students. Born and raised in Oakland, he earned his BA in Studio Art from Cal State Hayward. He believes teaching is an opportunity to pass on his love of art and to help students explore how creative expression evolves alongside the world around them. In his classes, he often uses step-by-step visual demonstrations—such as time-lapse presentations of projects—to help students understand artistic processes from start to finish. He values O’Dowd’s strong commitment to the arts and the opportunities it provides students to develop their creative voices. Outside of school, he is enjoys time with his son.