Six Cabrillo College students received scholarships from the California Retired Teachers Association (CalRTA), Santa Cruz County this fall semester.
“We are grateful for CalRTA’s support for our future educators,” shared Cabrillo College Foundation Executive Director Eileen Hill. “CalRTA’s generosity helps these students pursue meaningful careers in education, creating a ripple effect that reaches countless students and families in the communities they will one day serve.”
This scholarship is for students working toward a career in K-12 education. Cabrillo College students Maya Low and Naim Figueroa Ii-Anguiano received the scholarship, along with students Adriana Alonso, Makayla Lockard, Randi Mekai Norton, and Gina Perretta.
Low is majoring in Elementary Teacher Education. She plans to complete an Associate in Arts in Elementary Teacher Education for Transfer. Low has been part of a youth ministry and local elementary classrooms, mentored students in a youth theater, and worked as summer camp coordinator for the City of Capitola.
“I was thrilled to receive this scholarship because it will help fund my final year at Cabrillo before I transfer to a four-year university to further pursue education and get my teaching credential,” Low said. Thanks to the donors, I can focus on finishing up my Associates degree without worrying about affording transportation, eating healthy or school supplies.”
Figueroa Ii-Anguiano is a Watsonville High School alum who plans to transfer to California State University, Monterey Bay.
“The reason I came to Cabrillo is because I heard there is a good teaching program and there are good classes to help me in my career,” Figueroa Ii-Anguiano said. “This scholarship will help me reach my education goals because I will use the money towards anything I need for my classes whether it be books or paying for my classes at CSUMB.”
Teaching programs at Cabrillo College include the Teacher Pathway Program and the Elementary Teacher Education – Transfer Pathway to CSUMB.
Learn more about the Cabrillo College Education Department.
TOP IMAGE: Maya Low (center) is majoring in Elementary Teacher Education.