Karin Ayala was born and raised in Los Angeles, California with her parents and younger sister. She is now residing in Whittier with her husband and two wonderful children, Duardo, 4, and Ariana, 2.

She attended California State College, Los Angeles, and earned a B.A. in Child Development. She then attended loyola Marymount and earned her masters in Education.

Mrs. Ayala is in her 8th year of teaching in Catholic schools, and her first year here at Our Lady of Refuge. She has been teaching Kindergarten and First Grade throughout her teaching years. She is very excited to be here at Our Lady of Refuge and is looking forward to a wonderful year.