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Our favorite kind of email
Stephanie Morales, a first-generation college student, says we have inspired her to help others.

New board member is tip-top volunteer
Native San Diegan Cindy McIntyre hopes to inspire future teachers.

Welcome aboard, Wade Glover!
We are delighted to welcome Wade Glover to San Diego Education Fund’s Board of Directors.

New scholars shine at ceremony
Four of San Diego Education Fund’s newest scholars took center stage May 6 during San Diego Unified School District’s Teacher of the Year ceremonies.

It’s the final countdown!
If you or someone you know is eligible to apply for a San Diego Education Fund scholarship, do it now. The application period closes at 5 p.m. Monday, March 24.
Studying biology to become a teacher
Some study biology to become a high school teacher. “I’m one of those people,” Hajir Al Obaidi says.
Top story: Winter celebration
Our winter newsletter covers our celebration at Dave & Busters and scholarship opportunities for aspiring teachers and STEM professionals.

Mentoring is “invaluable” for aspiring computer engineer
Rhilo Soto tells the education fund Board of Directors how the scholarship is working for him.

Celebrating Scholars
San Diego Education Fund scholars gather at Dave & Busters for games, a buffet and conversation.
In-studio at FOX 5
Superstars Mary Castleberry and Abigail Gonzalez appeared in an in-studio interview Nov. 14 at FOX 5 San Diego.
A passion for the classroom
Future elementary school teacher Abigail Gonzalez thrived in the AVID program at Patrick Henry High School.

STEM scholar gains hands-on experience at Vertex
Crawford High School graduate and first-year nursing student Sumeya Aweys catches us up on her summer internship at Vertex Pharmaceuticals.

Education law expert joins board
Say hello to our new board member, Jose A. Gonzales. For 26 years, he served as San Diego Unified School District's deputy general counsel.

Welcome aboard, Alex Nguyen!
We are delighted to welcome Marston Middle School Vice Principal Alex Nguyen to our Board of Directors. Years ago, as a Crawford High School student, she earned a San Diego Education Fund scholarship.

We’re going to miss Susan Hoekenga
As board president, she guided us through the pandemic and improved our communications program.

Oh, the places Stephanie Morales will go!
The Hoover High alumna is in her final year as civil engineering undergraduate at San Diego State University.

Check-ins from alumni
We love hearing from graduates during all phases of their transitions from college to the world of work. It’s our pleasure to share updates from three of our alumni.
Saluting new scholars
Fresh out of high school and on their way to college, new scholars joined graduating scholars and others in between during a celebration luncheon.

Inspired by his father
Victor Zamora plans to reach the highest peak of the mechanical engineering mountain.