MEP Assistant Director Sylvia Reyna says Luz’s determination to overcome obstacle and reach educational goals is a model for others.
Luz says the concept of having to work for what she wants and to stay motivated to accomplish greater things was embedded in her from a young age. She adds her parents have always inspired her to achieve greater things.
As the recipient of the High Achieving Migrant Student of the Year Luz is receiving a plaque from the Migrant Education Program and $1,000 award from Sea Mar Community Health Centers. She will also be recognized August 18, 2022 during the annual State Migrant Education Program Conference.