Olancho Aid Spotlight: Sonia Cruz
This week we're highlighting Profesora Sonia Cruz! Even though she has only been a part of the Foundation for about a year and a half, this September she won the distinction of Instituto Oscar Cardenal Rodriguez's (our monolingual college-prep high school) Teacher of the Year! Congratulations and thanks for all of the work that you and your family do for the Foundation and our community.
Age: 29
Hometown: Guarizama, Olancho, Honduras
University: Universidad Pedagogica Nacional Francisco Morazán – UNA
When did you begin working for the Olancho Aid Foundation?
February 10, 2016
How did you find out about Olancho Aid?
My husband is the Water Project Coordinator for the Foundation.
What is your role at Olancho Aid?
I am the media teacher at Instituto Cardenal Oscar Rodriguez, our monolingual college-prep high school. It has been a good experience as I have built relationships both with my colleagues and the students.
What do you like most about your job?
I like developing my abilities and skills with the students through my classes.
Do you have a favorite memory from your time at Olancho Aid?
I enjoy spending the time we spend with students in rural areas of Juticalpa.
How would you describe your students?
They are sweet, loving, caring kids.
Share a fun fact about yourself.
I’m a very happy and responsible person.