Too Mexican for the White kids, too White for the Mexican kids.
Empowerment
I know and believe in the long game, the years long struggle to fix what was purposefully broken. I can be angry and humble. I can be frustrated and introspective. My hate and sadness burn together, they fuel my drive to give back, to demand equality, equity, diversity, and recognition.
Recognition
1 I stand on the shoulders of a very strong willed and loving matriarchal grandmother who raised me and was the unofficial leader of her newly immigrated family to this country from Mexico.
Mi Ma Mi Historia
1 ...my work is not “them,” “me,” it’s “us” together in solidarity.
My Commitment of Teaching Through a Social Justice Lens
...with dedication and patience, anything is possible. I learned this from my parents, and I want to prove to everyone, and to myself, that it is true.
Why I Chose Teaching
I want him to be proud of me. I want him to be happy to call me his daughter.
I’m Doing This For Him
It has been hard to achieve “The American Dream,” but soon I will be the first in my family to graduate with a BA and go into the teaching field.
My Life History
1 I am the daughter of immigrant parents from Mexico. I grew up in an area known for its agricultural industry.
Yo Soy de East Salinas
1 Have you ever felt like you’re alone in a boat at sea? Have you ever wondered if it’s really worth continuing to fight for your dreams, in spite of all the obstacles?
Why I Fight?
I understood that going to school was the solution to help my community.