The College of Education's Outstanding Graduate 2019: Emely Lopez

Emely Lopez, who will earn a B.A. degree in Liberal Studies, plans to spend her working life helping others achieve success in their own educations. Lopez, whose parents came to the United States from Mexico as young adults, is the first member of her family to go to college. While here, she contributed to student government as Associated Students, Inc.’s chief academic officer, and plans to earn credentials to teach at the elementary level and in special education settings.

“I plan to lead a school district in which everyone has a seat at the table, making sure that the voices of students and teachers are heard in order to guide the decisions made at the district level,” she said.

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_{This article was originally shared on the Outstanding Graduates webpage.}