Four years ago, Marilyn Gutierrez expressed interest in becoming a teacher, but was unsure about the steps needed to achieve that goal. Gutierrez participated in my high school district’s education pathway, where she took college-level courses and interned as a teacher. These experiences paved the way for Gutierrez to become the first in her family […]
Author Archives: Lazaro Lopez
Dr. Lazaro Lopez is the associate superintendent for teaching and learning at High School District 214, the second-largest school system in Illinois which covers eight communities across Chicago’s northwest suburbs. Lopez also serves as the chair of the Illinois Community College Board.