When Angelina Garcia transferred to Fresno State, she came in full force taking 18 units. She entered the Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Studies program’s STEP cohort with a concentration in history and she is minoring in Urban Civic Education.

But her educational prospects were threatened when Angelina discovered she had a brain tumor during her freshman year at Reedley College. Thankfully the tumor was not cancerous; however, it grew rapidly, forcing emergency surgery. The tumor paralyzed the right side of her body so she could not eat or speak. She had to re-learn many things and drop out of college for two years.

During Angelina’s school experience, she has met many motivating people, further driving her path to become a teacher. Her plan is to enter a credential program in Fall 2019, still deciding between becoming an elementary teacher or a history teacher. Angelina wants to teach in Reedley or Selma and continue motivating and inspiring others just as she was motivated by her 4th grade teacher.

Angelina is very involved in school activities and is currently searching to join a student association or club.

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