Azucena Zavala Montalvo

The program of Maestros Para El Pueblo has played a crucial role in my education. Before being part of the program, I dreamed of becoming an educator, but I didn't know how to achieve my goal. I didn't know how the education system worked because I am a first-generation student, and I had only been living in the country for a few years. When I joined the Maestros program, I received support and guidance from knowledgeable people. Being a member of the program also allowed me to meet other students with similar goals and experiences as the ones I have. Through this program, I learned the importance of having support in place and the impact that this can have on people. The guidance and support I received from the program allowed me to complete my educational program, and now I can support my students in the classroom. I don't just see Maestros as a program. I see it as a community of people helping each other and overcoming the obstacles that prevent them from achieving their goal of becoming educators.

To learn more about Azucena's work, visit their article in Western Today.