Nusenda and APS Education Foundation Team Up for EA Scholarships

16 APS educational assistants received the $2,500 scholarship. 

The Nusenda Educational Assistant Scholarship is for APS EAs seeking to be teachers through a higher education plan to receive teacher certification. This scholarship is designed to provide financial support during student teaching. 

This year's $2,500 scholarship was awarded to 16 EAs: 

• Rebecca Arguello, Juvenile Detention Center (JDC)
• Briana Aguilar, Cochiti Elementary School
• Sydney Baca, Rudolfo Anaya Elementary School
• Benjamin Broshious, Desert Ridge Middle School
• Annmarie Crespin, Carlos Rey Elementary School
• Michelle Figueroa, McCollum Elementary School
• Destany Garcia, Early Childhood Department
• Brandon Glasscock, Manzano High School
• Kiana Gonsalves, Dennis Chavez Elementary School
• Alexander Greer, Carlos Rey Elementary School
• Selena McWhirter, Roosevelt Middle School
• Chandora Romero, Lyndon B. Johnson Middle School
• Mariah Sanchez, Harrison Middle School
• Angelica Soria, Seven Bar Elementary School
• Debbie Swanson, Ventana Ranch Elementary School
• Noel Villalobos, Manzano High School

Six of the recipients are bilingual in Spanish. Seven are focusing on elementary education, four are focusing on secondary education and the rest are focusing on both elementary and secondary education.

Nusenda's roots are in education. They work with community partners to ensure that educators are supported and students get the help they need to succeed.

This scholarship is intended to be offered again next year, opening in December 2023. Check the APS Education Foundation website for more information.