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Parents: Brenda A. Martinez and Victor C. Martinez Siblings: Isabela (17), Victor (12) and Erick (10) Previous schools attended: Jesus M. Montemayor (1-4) and Hanneman schools – Monterrey, N.L., Mexico (5-6), Hodges Bend Middle School – Fort Bend ISD (7) and Resaca Middle School (8) College planning to attend: Texas A&M University Planned Major: Aerospace Engineering
Post-undergraduate degree plans: Start working right away or pursue a master’s degree in computer science Teacher influences: Javier Martinez Garza, Gil Gómez, and Hector Penaflor Inspiration for Academic Success: I do not remember a specific moment in my life where I started to worry about academics. Both of my parents have always emphasized the importance of doing well academically and always trying my
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always pushed myself into learning new things. Trying new things is the first step into growing. You can’t grow unless you put higher expectations on yourself even if it is just one small new thing, because once you achieved it, you realized of all the things you are capable of doing. Career plans: After I finish college I would like to become a Systems Analyst in engineering or a programmer. I would be happy with either one. At the beginning of high school, I did not know what type of engineering field I wanted to pursue but after a project where we had to interview an engineer, I decided this is what I wanted to study. During that project, I had the pleasure to interview my dad and he taught me everything that he did in his job. One of the things I loved about his job was that he did not just design a program, he helped everyone in
his company understand it and used use it. I’ve always loved helping others and I think I will be able to do it my own way by becoming a systems engineer. Advice to younger students to succeed academically: I would advise younger students to enjoy your high school experience by trying many new things. This is the time to make mistakes, the time to grow, and the time to find the things you want to pursue later – either in a college or career or going straight to work. Sometimes talking about what you are going to do for the rest of your life might sound scary, I know at least for me it was, but the best advice I can give you is to worry about it once you get there. What helped me a lot to stay focused on my grades was setting small goals for myself, and always looking at what was next and not what was way ahead of me.
and the world. It helps us unite toward one goal – our child’s success.” Ceniceros added that each session has been invaluable to her and the wellness box she received is going to benefit her entire family. “The pandemic is far from over. That’s why we’re still wearing these,” she pointed at her face mask. “So, everything in this box is going to ensure that we have what we need to not only take care of ourselves, but those in our community. Because if I’m protecting myself, I’m also protecting you.” Other wellness box distribution events are planned for the month of July at each of the 10 BISD campuses that house TSC’s Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers. Prisci Tipton, TSC director of Special Instructional Projects, said preparing the kits and planning distribution events has been months in the making because of COVID-19 disruptions. “We are so excited that everything has come together,” she said. “This is how we strengthen wellness for the families in our community. This is powerful.” She said every school year, parents of the children who participate in TSC’s 21st Century program are
asked to complete a survey about the types of sessions they are interested in, and a COVID-19 wellness-related course was highly sought. “With everything we are experiencing with this pandemic, there was a dire need for a wellness session, and I’m proud that our team, along with Communities in Schools, was able to provide this for our parents,” said Tipton. “The ultimate goal of the session was to raise awareness about protection against COVID-19 for the 21st Century families.” The training session focused on promoting good hand washing behavior, hygiene, physical distancing, the use of face masks when necessary and self-care. For 21st Century parents like Jesus Carr, who is a former community first aid and CPR instructor, getting a refresher on safety practices and receiving a wellness box that his family can use to take precautions is priceless. “I’m so happy to see that to TSC, our health and safety come first,” he said. “Just because we’re vaccinated and have vaccines readily available, doesn’t mean we can let our guard down
and seeing this type of care for our students and communities is great. I’m extremely grateful and as a parent it makes me more comfortable knowing that my daughter will be a part of this great school.”
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best in whatever I was passionate about, so I have always tried my best. For the person who inspired me the most, I would probably have to say my twin sister. Most people always ask us if we compete with each other a lot, but I actually think we motivate each other. We never look at who is better at something; we always look at what we can both do to improve. I have always had my sister there to rely on whenever I am going to try something new or if I’m out of my comfort zone and I have always been grateful for it. Why is it important to you to maintain high academic standards? I am a very goaloriented person, so maintaining high academic standards for myself always helped me stay focused on the things I want to improve on. The main reason why I was able to be successful in high school is because I have
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Brisa Ceniceros and her son Kevin, a rising junior at Rivera Early College High School, recently stopped by the Texas Southmost College campus to pick up a COVID-19 Wellness Box. The Wellness Box pick up happened during a kickoff distribution event hosted by TSC’s Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center in collaboration with the Brownsville Independent School District and BISD Communities in Schools. During the 2020-2021 school year, TSC’s 21st Century program launched a series of
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parent training sessions that covered topics such as substance abuse awareness and gang prevention to COVID-19 wellness awareness. To close out the COVID-19 Wellness Awareness session, all 21st Century parents received a COVID-19 Wellness Box that included a thermometer, disinfectant wipes, gloves, face masks and shields, disinfectant spray and hand sanitizer. “It’s programs like these that make parents like me conscious about what our children and families are facing. It gives us insight into our new realities,” said Ceniceros. “TSC’s 21st Century program helps us guide our children and reinforces what we are already trying to teach them about health, safety, college
Carr’s daughter will be attending TSC in the fall to pursue an associate degree in Criminal Justice. “We have seen so much thankfulness and gratefulness from our parents,” said Tipton. “We have even seen a sigh of relief for some. Our goal is to always get our students to the next level, to higher education, and that doesn’t only come from academic opportunities, but also from promoting wellness and self-care. Success is made up of several influential factors and it’s our job to continue meeting needs and removing obstacles.” For more information about TSC’s Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community