Angela Arviso Rodriguez is requesting an institutional verification of her linguistic background to apply for a time extension to Pearson. She graduated from Northern Arizona University with a Bachelor of Elementary Education back in 2006. Angela will be taking the NES Elementary Education Subtest I & II. Angela has been teaching the past ten years; first at Yuma High school and she is currently teaching at Immaculate Conception middle school grade 7th to 8th.
Born on June 25, 1954, Sonia Sotomayor is the first Latina Supreme Court Justice in U.S. history. Her parents, Juan and Celina (Baez) Sotomayor, who both had Puerto Rican descendants, moved the South Bronx area of New York City where they raised their children. Losing her father at the age of 9, Sotomayor and her siblings were raised by their hardworking mother. Celina Baez was a strong woman who made great sacrifices to buy her children a set of encyclopedias, to give her children a higher education and motivated them to become fluent in English. Sonia’s dream to become a judge sparked when she watched an episode of the television show Perry Mason.
On 03/17/2016 Antonia De Jesus came to the SSO to meet with HS De La Torre to explore other housing opportunities available for the family. During meeting the following was discussed: Ms. De Jesus informed HS that last permanent address was located at 1013 Faile St. #3 Bronx NY 10459 from 02/2012 to 11/2015, as per client the LL was selling the building and the family left the house. The family composition consists of ANTONIA DEJESUS (30y self); RICHARD MORALES (47y, partner); RICHARD MORALES (child, 10y); ANTONIO MORALES (child, 9y); ALYSSA MORALES (child, 7y), family admission date was 11/10/2015. As per client any other family member will move in with the family if permanent housing is obtained. Further, Ms. De Jesus stated that no one
https://hiplatina.com/chicana-activists-chicano-movement/ https://www.bitchmedia.org/article/15-latina-activists-who-inspire-me https://www.gale.com/primary-sources/womens-studies/collections/hispanic-women-in-history-and-activism Helen Chavez was an important figure in the Latinx community and played a significant role in the labor movement alongside her husband, civil rights activist and labor leader Cesar Chavez. While she was not directly involved in the Latinx feminist movement, her contributions to the labor movement and her support of her husband's activism helped to pave the way for greater equality and opportunities for Latinx women. Helen Chavez also helped to found the United Farm Workers (UFW) credit union, which provided
A Journey of Identity and Resilience: Exploring Latino Cultural Context in "The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez" by Aaron Bobrow-Strain Aaron Bobrow-Strain's "The Death and Life of Aida Hernandez" is a stirring memoir that explores the traumatic events and individual journey of Aida Hernandez, a young Mexican-American woman traversing the difficult social, political, and economic landscapes of the United States. We may understand the author's purposeful decisions to expose the Latino/Latina/Latinx cultural background and its tremendous influence on readers by examining the themes, character development, language, and imagery used in the novel. Bobrow-Strain discusses a number of topics that are important in the Latino cultural setting. The
Selena Quintanilla was a very successful “Tex-Mex” singer, who, from the beginning of her life to the end of it, had an extraordinary life. After one time of singing to her father, a band was created and she was put into the singing world. Since that day, many journeys occurred. She has performed in many places like Mexico and Texas. She even got married and won a Grammy.
To this day, Reies Lopez Tijerina is still best known for organizing the armed raid on the Tierra Amarilla courthouse in New Mexico in 1967. For many, it was his efforts in this movement that made him into one of the core Chicano civil rights movement leaders. Tijerina, known for his charisma, strong convictions, and great public speaking skills, used his talents to learn and bring attention to the injustices associated with the land grants. It was his commitment to the movement that inspired him to talk about the issues on his radio program called “The Voice of Justice”. He spread his knowledge with his strong command of words and, he ultimately inspired others to listen and to follow his leadership.
Selena Quintanilla-Perez was a talented Mexican-American singer, songwriter, spokesperson, and fashion designer. On top of her career, she had respect, and was admired as a great role model by Mexican Americans. The “Queen of Tejano” music, her contributions to music and fashion made her one of the most celebrated Mexican-American entertainers of the late 20th century. Billboard magazine named her the “Top Latin Artist of the 90s” and then “Best Selling Latin Artist of the decade”. Selena ranks among the most influential Latin artists of all time and is credited for catapulting a music genre into the mainstream market.
Lillian Gutierrez is a student currently enrolled at California State University, Monterey Bay (CSUMB), pursing a bachelor’s degree in business administration with a concentration in accounting. She is also a guide at Andrew Malore’s Trail Rides and interning at the Fort Ord Commissary. Lillian started her college education in the fall of 2005 in Phoenix, Arizona at Motorcycle Mechanic Institute (MMI) to purse her interest in motorcycles. After working in the industry for about a year Lillian decided to further her education. In 2009, she enrolled at Allen Hancock College.
“When I thought about it later, it struck me that, like that young woman, we all have opportunities to step up, to contribute and show initiative in the workplace. You don’t have to be a boss to be a leader. You can lead an industry, a company, a division, or even a project of just one-- you. When you seize those opportunities, you are leading. The more you act like a leader, the more you learn to be one.
The role of leading is never easy and every decision made is prone to
I have developed leadership qualities when my Tae Kwon Do coach trusted me to lead our team during national championships. This has led me to then hold various leadership positions in undergraduate and dental school clubs. Moreover, my critical thinking abilities have excelled from being a mathematics and physics tutor. Tutoring has always challenged me to think outside the box in complicated problems, and this would allow me to use my creative skills when facing complex cases in my field. Persistence is another key element that is crucial in success.
The story " The Lottery " has a lot of government structures confusing but able to find. For example , Tolitarianism. Tolitarianism takes place in the Major of New Hope and the Sheriff. The Major has the most , he control what the people do and how they do it. He decided what everyone did , what there job was and just about anything.
Thus, a leader may arise in any field be it politics, social service or sports. A leader possesses both talent and skill. Talent is an innate quality however skill is a proficiency which can be gained through rigorous persistence, training and experience. Leadership is nothing about seniority or one’s rank in a
There was nothing attractive about Juanito Pelaez, he had once thought. But now, as the man himself lay beside him, his arm wrapped around his waist, Placido began to understand why quite a number of females were absolutely taken with him. The moonlight streaming through the window caught on his messy, rumpled hair; on his long, thick eyelashes that rested on his cheekbones; on his shoulder, on his neck, illuminating the spots of purple and red and pink on his pale skin; on the thin sheen of sweat on his forehead. With his eyes closed, Juanito looked like an angel, the usual spark of mischief hidden behind a façade of peace and tranquility. Placido caught himself lightly tracing the curves and edges on his face: the corners of his eyes that crinkled when he laughed, the high slope of his nose
