San Diego, CA (January 24, 2022) – San Diego State University student Nadia Hernandez-Ruelas has been named a Nancy Larson Foundation Scholar and awarded a $1000 scholarship in recognition of her inspiring leadership, personal narrative, and academic achievement.
The Nancy Larson Foundation proudly supports students across the country majoring in elementary education by awarding scholarships to deserving students each year. Hernandez-Ruelas is one of five recipients selected from the many applications received by the Foundation.
In her personal narrative, Nadia shared stories of all the inspiration in her life leading her to teaching. “My role as a future teacher is to provide students with a safe space for them to explore and expand their horizons. I hope to help kids see the beauty of learning inside and outside of the classroom and become life-long learners.”
“Nadia has been interested in teaching and helping others learn her entire life,” explained Nancy Larson. “She has impressed the committee with her insight into what it takes and means to be a great teacher.”
Larson, an author, former teacher, and curriculum director, has dedicated her life to advancing elementary education. Nancy Larson® Science K–5 programs are classroom-tested and prepare children for upper-level science classes and careers in science. The program was written to provide in-depth science content in an easy-to-teach format.
About Nancy Larson Foundation
The Nancy Larson Foundation, founded in 2006 in Old Lyme, CT, awards prospective elementary educators scholarships to encourage and support their education.For more information, visit www.nancylarsonfoundation.org.
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