Lilian’s story is one of COMMUNITY. Inspired by her family, Lilian is studying to become a teacher in the Inland Empire and is committed to making a meaningful impact in the classroom.
SUMMARY
Hook: parents’ sacrifices provided motivation to succeed
Goal: mathematics for teachers of secondary school, wants to teach in Inland Empire
Activities: Tomorrow’s Teachers in Math and Science Club, fieldwork at local middle school
Scholarship: 2023-24 Dr. Manuela and Randy Sosa Endowed Scholarship
STRATEGY
Lilian’s parents gave up the opportunity to attend college to support their family. Inspired by their sacrifices, Lilian is driven to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. As a future educator, she's determined to make an impact in the classroom. Lilian’s story is a heartwarming example of community at UCR.
NARRATIVE
The Gift of Education
When Lilian Hernandez reflects on her academic journey, she thinks of how her parents gave up their own dreams of higher education to support their family. Motivated by their sacrifices, Lilian is determined to excel in her studies and pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. At UC Riverside, she's tapping into campus resources and opportunities to gain skills that will set her up for success.
Lilian is actively involved in the Tomorrow’s Teachers in Math and Science Club and has completed fieldwork at a local middle school, giving her the hands-on experience she needs as a future educator. As a scholarship recipient, Lilian is able to reduce financial burdens and concentrate on her academic journey.
SOUND BITES
Paying it forward with the gift of education
As a future educator, Lilian strives to give back to her community
Lilian’s path to college has been shaped by her parents’ sacrifices. Setting aside their aspirations of higher education to support their family, Lilian's parents are the reason why she is committed to pursuing her dream of becoming a teacher.
Lilian’s dedication to becoming a teacher and giving back to communities in need is inspired by her parents, who decided to forgo college to create a better future for their children. At UC Riverside, she is gaining hands-on experience that will help her make a meaningful impact in the classroom.
QUOTE
"My time at UCR is preparing me to reach my goals by providing great resources, mentors, experience, and skills that I can apply to my career as an educator."
SOCIAL MEDIA
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Lilian Hernandez is studying mathematics for teachers of secondary school at UC Riverside. Thanks to her parents’ sacrifices, Lilian is driven to pursue her dream of becoming a teacher. She is involved in Tomorrow’s Teachers in Math and Science Club and is a recipient of the Dr. Manuela and Randy Sosa Endowed Scholarship.
Instagram:
Lilian Hernandez is majoring in mathematics for teachers of secondary school at UC Riverside. Her goal is to become a teacher and make a meaningful impact in the classroom. She is involved in Tomorrow’s Teachers in Math and Science Club and is a recipient of the Dr. Manuela and Randy Sosa Endowed Scholarship.
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AVAILABLE ASSETS
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