Student Spotlight: Max Amend

Max Amend

UTEC Bio Year: Sophomore Cohort: 2027 Credential: Single Subject English Major: English Minor: Public Service and Community Engagement Program: 4+1 Dual Degree This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Interview Question: What inspired you to become a… Continue Reading

Student Spotlight: Zero Ramos Laforga

Zero Laforga

UTEC Bio Year: Senior Cohort: 2025 Credential: Single Subject English Major: English Program: 4+1 Dual Degree w/ Masters in Urban Education and Social Justice This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Interview Inspiration from Past Teachers Question:… Continue Reading

Alum Spotlight: Araceli Leon

UTEC Bio Cohort: 2018 Credential: Multiple Subject with a Bilingual Authorization in Spanish Degrees: B.A. in Sociology with a Latin American Studies minor, Ed.D in Educational Leadership K-12, San Francisco State University (in progress) Program: 4+1 Dual Degree Current Teaching… Continue Reading

Student Spotlight: Jose Inchausti Reyes

Jose Inchausti Reyes

UTEC Bio Year: Senior Cohort: 2025 Credential: Single Subject Physics w/ Spanish Bilingual Authorization Major: Physics Program: 4+1 Dual Degree, Urban Education and Social Justice This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Interview Coming to USF and Inspiration… Continue Reading

Student Spotlight: Ericca Chavez

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UTEC Bio Year: Junior Cohort: 2027 Credential: Mild/Moderate Support Needs Education Specialist Major: Sociology Program: 4+2 Special Education credential and Masters This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Interview Question: You are a pioneer! You are our… Continue Reading

Student Spotlight: Kathleen Siu

UTEC Bio Year: Junior Cohort: 2026/2027 Credential: Single Subject Social Science Major: History with U.S. History concentration Minor: Spanish Special Programs: Equity Interns Summer Program Program: 5+1 Dual Degree, Urban Education and Social Justice Masters Pathway with Special Education and… Continue Reading

Student Spotlight: Antoinette De Lira Lopez

UTEC Bio Year: Sophomore Cohort: 2027 Credential: Single Subject Social Science Major: History with U.S. History concentration Minor: Politics Special Programs: Martín-Baró Scholars Program Program: 4+1 Dual Degree Interview This interview has been lightly edited for length and clarity. Question:… Continue Reading