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Born and raised in Aurora, Colorado, Hasan Elsayed had a love of math and science from an early age. Now as a math and science teacher, he gets to live his dream of empowering students to pursue their aspirations and achieve success

Throughout her academic journey at the CU ������ý���� School of Education, Bethany Morton has demonstrated an unwavering dedication to creating inclusive and supportive learning environments for her students, particularly children from marginalized

From heliest memories, Emma Hoeschler knew she wanted to be a teacher.     “I've always been passionate about working with children, but it took me quite a while to decide what type of teacher I wanted to be,” she said

Yazmine Lynette Patiño is passionate about supporting first-generation college students as one herself.  “I’m the first in my family to receive a bachelor's and now a master's degree, both of which I could not have

With her own unique understanding of being a first-generation student herself, Norma Marquez is a staunch advocate for the many benefits that post-secondary education can provide.  Drawing upon her roots as a second-

Growing up with numerous teachers in her family, Taylor Renquist always knew she wanted to attend CU ������ý���� and become a teacher to make an impact on students. After double majoring in Spanish and Mathematics at CU ������ý����, she came back for a one-

Always with an open mind, CU ������ý���� graduate Samantha Lane dives into new opportunities and challenges in her life however unexpected they may be. Lane decided to major in Leadership and Community Engagement as she was

As a proud bilingual educator, Silvia Ortiz exemplifies excellence in teaching, leadership and advocacy for bilingual learners at her school and in her small rural district. Ortiz is a passionate advocate for her mostly Latinx bilingual students as an English Language Development Teacher at Hudson Elementary School in Weld RE-3 School District. 

Kim Strong has dedicated her work to spreading the love and kindness her supportive community of immigrant and bilingual family members and friends have afforded her.“As the parent of an ‘English learner’ child, partner to a

Growing up, Kendall Wulbrun always felt seen and safe to be herself in the classroom. Now she is interested in devoting her career in higher education and education policy to ensuring all students have the same