Spring 2026 Convocation

I didn’t get here alone. To my parents, my foundation; my siblings and friends, my constant support; my Heavenly Father, my guide; and my Nana, always with me, I carry your love in this moment. This achievement is as much yours as it is mine.

Gracias papás, por su amor, su esfuerzo y sacrificios que hicieron en silencio por mi. Todo lo que soy es por ustedes. Esto es por ustedes, por mi hermano y por mi hijo Julián. Papi(Julian) everything is for you! Thank you to my Pathway sisters, to Jess, to Andrea, & Ary, you guys are my back bone!

Thank you to my family, friends, teachers, and students who have supported me on this journey. Your encouragement, patience, and belief in me have meant so much along the way. I am grateful for the memories, lessons, and experiences that have helped me reach this milestone. I will always appreciate

I still remember my kindergarten teacher, Mrs. Farfsing, always telling me she knew I could do it. Without my community, my family, and my friends, that little neurodivergent girl would not be standing here today—on her way to becoming a teacher. Grateful doesn’t even begin to cover it.

Thank you so much to my parents, my family, the baddies, and my love for helping me blossom into the woman I am today. I love you; I couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you to my peer mentors and teachers in Project FOCUS. I am grateful to my family for always being there.

Thank you to my Peer Mentors and my teachers and my parents for helping me out with my life!

“If you don’t take risks, you can’t create a future.” – Monkey D. Luffy, One Piece I want to thank everyone who believed in me and pushed me to get to where I am today. I love you all so much, and I’m truly grateful to have you in my life.

Gracias a mi familia y a mis seres queridos por apoyarme en cada paso de este camino. Su amor, paciencia y apoyo incondicional han sido fundamentales para seguir adelante.

Today carries years of dreams made possible through support, prayers, and determination. I am grateful for every part of this journey, and for those who stood beside me and reminded me that this was possible. With heartfelt gratitude, God is great.

The goal I set 20 years ago to graduate college with my bachelors degree at the same time as my youngest child has been accomplished!!! Thank you to my family & friends who have been on this journey with me. A special thank you to my husband for always supporting me and my journeys. <3

Forever grateful for the people who got me here!

Though only my name appears on this degree, it reflects the support of everyone who stood by me. Thank you to my parents, my family, my TRIO family, and all who made this journey unforgettable. Le doy gracias a Dios por mi familia y todas sus bendiciones.

Thank you so much to my friends and family for always supporting me through my time at the UofA.

Thank you to my Mom, Dad, Brother, Family, and God! Bear Down!

To my amazing family, friends, and boyfriend - I couldn't have done this without all of you! I love you all so very much!

Thank you to everyone who supported me on my academic journey and everyone I have met along the way.

Look Dad I did it!

Thank you to my family and friends for supporting me and believing in me! I did it!!

Thank you Mom, Dad, Grandma, Grandpa, and everyone for getting me here. I love you all forever <3

Grateful for the journey that brought me here and excited for the opportunities ahead. To my family, friends, and mentors, thank you! Because you believed in me, I’m stepping into the future with a commitment to support and empower students in the way you supported and empowered me.

Thanks to all my teachers and peer mentors!

Thank you to my family and friends who pushed me to be my best, I couldn't have done this without you guys. All glory to God for giving me this wonderful life!!

Mom and Dad, thank you for always allowing me to chase my dreams. Without your trust and love, I wouldn’t be here. Bella, you are my why! I hope you see that with faith anything is possible! LYMYBG!

Thank you to my family who supported me and my lovely husband and daughter

Thank you my peer mentors for being there with me for helping with assignments, chatting and hanging out and overall making it fun to be around. I appreciate it so much and will miss all of you when I graduate. Also thanks to my family for their support through Project FOCUS.

Well…we did it. Between early mornings, late-night breakdowns, random 2am motivation, and too much caffeine, I made it to graduation. I couldn’t have done it without my friends and family; my support system and hype team. Here’s to new beginnings, big dreams, and a little more sleep 💛

Life moves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it

I would like to thank my fiancé, my family, and my friends for their endless love and support throughout this journey. Your encouragement kept me going, even during the most challenging moments. Thank you all for motivating and inspiring me every step of the way.

Thank you to ALL that helped me along the way!!

Gracias a mi familia y an mis amigos por su apoyo incondicional a lo largo de este camino pero un agradecimiento muy especial an mis padres por hacer esto posible. Los amo, y sus sacrificios valieron la pena.❤️

Thank you to all of the COE staff who have supported me throughout this journey! You helped me discover a love for learning, and that is something I hope to inspire in my own students as well :)

Thank you to those who pushed me and stuck by me to the end. I am grateful I got to share this journey with you.

My time in college these last few years has been nothing short of difficult; but it’s also been full of fun adventures and new experiences. I’m proud of my accomplishments, my trials and my tribulations and I’d like to say a special thank you to all my family and friends who assisted along the way.

They say it takes a village, and I am so thankful for mine. Thank you to my family, friends, mentors, and students for helping me grow into the teacher I aspire to be. This journey has shaped my heart in so many ways, and I am excited to begin making a positive impact in the classroom.

Thank you to my family, friends, and professors for your constant support, encouragement, and belief in me throughout this journey. I’m so grateful for the experiences and lessons that have shaped me into the educator I am today.

Thank you Mom and Dad!

Thank you to my mother, Larry, and Annakay for the support to get through school.

Thank you so much to my family, friends, and peers for giving me so much support throughout my journey. I cannot wait to use what I've learned to help others make their lives just a little bit better every day.

I am incredibly grateful to my mom and dad for their unconditional love, support, and sacrifices throughout this journey. I would not be here without you. I would also like to thank my friends and mentors for their constant support and encouragement throughout this journey. Bear Down!

Thank you to my family for helping me accomplish my goals!! I love you so much! Hey Roger! Hey Liv!

Finally graduated—hallelujah. Thank You, God—hallelujah. My son, Gerardo—hallelujah. Grad school, here I come—hallelujah.

Okay. Alright.

Thank you for everyone who helped me these past two years. I'm grateful for my family and Project FOCUS. I will miss college a lot!

“Little me would be so proud.” Thank you to my family and friends for your support. Love you all

Thank you Grandpa, Grandma, Mom, Dad, Lily & Kenny. Your support means the world!

Thank you to my family, teachers, and students who supported and believed in me. Your never ending encouragement truly made a difference. I am so grateful!

I sincerely appreciate my family for their constant love, support, and sacrifices, and the College of Education faculty, staff, and professors for their guidance, commitment, and inspiration. Thank you all for playing a meaningful role in my journey.

Thank you to those I love! Everything I am is because of you. Thank you for helping me live life to the fullest!

Thank you so much to my family, friends, and teachers who got me here!!

Thank you to my wonderful partner, Shosh, and to all my friends and family for your support and help!

For Otto and my AZ family, the ones who pulled me through.

I walked across this stage carrying every late night, every doubt, and every moment I almost gave up. I made it here because of love, faith, and the people who never stopped believing in me. This moment isn’t just mine. It belongs to you.

I want to thank everyone who believed in me and pushed me to be my best self throughout this entire journey. Teaching is my dream, and now I’m living it! As a wise woman once said, ‘I never tried quitting, and I never quit trying.’ As a future educator, that’s exactly what I will do.

Thank you to my family and friends that have always supported me. I couldn't have done it without you, BEAR DOWN!

Thank you to my family and friends who supported me through this journey. None of this would be possible without you. To my preschoolers and second graders, I’m the teacher I am today because of you. To my mom and dad, every part of who I am is because of you. Praise God for this wonderful life!

I want to thank my mom, dad, Sammie, Caleb, and Ashley. I also want to thank my friends and support systems throughout my time. A big thank you to everyone who has helped me achieve my goal of being here - Sujey, Angela, Beka, Becka, Cathleen, and more.

I would like to thank a few people who have made this day possible. To my professors, thank you for all the support, and for your time. To Summit View Elementary, thank you for sharing your amazing community with me. To my family, thank you for being the best support system. I love you. -Brielle

People have thrown dirt on my name, others have given me flowers. It's all a garden to me!!! Muchas gracias Mama y Papa! Les quiero mucho. <3

Thank you to my professors and family for supporting me! And a big thank you to my friends I made along the way I could not have made it through without you!

Gracias por siempre creer en mí. Los quiero mucho! Thank you for always believing in me, I love you so much!

Thank you to my family, friends, and teachers for helping me reach this moment. "A good education can change anyone. A good teacher can change everything!"

Grateful for the Leadership and Learning Innovation program and the opportunity to grow, learn, and develop as a leader. Thank you to my professors and advisors for your guidance and mentorship, and to my family for your constant support. Proud to be part of the LLI community. Bear Down!

I want to thank everyone who supported me while I earned my degree. Your encouragement meant more than I can fully put into words, especially during times when I struggled to find that encouragement within myself. In omnia paratus!

I would like to thank my family and friends who have supported, patience and all the love you showed me throughout this journey. I appreciate you with all my heart and couldn’t have done this without you!

Thank you to my friends and family for always supporting and encouraging me! Most importantly, thank you mom and dad for the best three years!

"Unc" Status Achieved

So grateful for my family and friends who supported me every step of the way. Excited to begin my teaching journey!

Thank you to my family and friends for believing in me. Thank you to my professors. Achieved a future, so that I can shape the future. Gracias a mi familia y a mis amigos por creer en mí. Gracias a mis profesores. Logré un futuro, para poder enseñar al futuro.

To my number one supporter and my best friend - thank you, Mommy<3

Couldn't have done it without you!

Thank you to my family for supporting me. I had fun with peer mentors and friends in Project FOCUS and learned new stuff too.

To my friends and family, thank you for carrying me through every challenge and every success. To my students, I have learned from you what it means to be a teacher, and I will forever be grateful you were a part of this journey.

Thank you to my family, friends, mentors and COE family. You are the reason I am here today. I am so grateful for the impact you have all made on my life. Thank you for teaching me how to grow, learn and love all of life's experiences. #BEAR DOWN

Thank you to everyone who helped me get to this point. "To the world we dream about; and the one we live in now"

Thank you Mom and Dad for being my biggest supporters. I love you!

Graduating is a dream come true, but I know I didn't get here alone. Mamá gracias, for every sacrifice, for your unconditional support and for believing in me. This achievement is as much yours as it is mine. Te amo!

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human men". Colossians 3:23

To God from whom all blessings flow and my endlessly supportive husband and family…THANK YOU!

Gracias a mi familia por soportarme durante mi tiempo en escuela, esta es para ti

Malo Arizona. I'm grateful for everyone who's supported and lifted me up during my time here, especially Mom and Dad. Love you guys.

Thank you to my mom and dad for their endless love and support—I couldn’t do this without you. Thank you to my co-teacher and best second half, Abby Warkentin, for this journey. And thank you to Jessica Perry for being the most amazing mentor teacher—your guidance means everything.

I know what it feels like to struggle, to feel unseen, to think you’re not enough. I didn’t become a teacher because it was "easy"…btw it is not easy..I became one to be who I once needed. In my classroom, no child will ever feel alone.

To the people who mean the most to me, I could not have done this without you. I love you and I like you!

Thank you to my family for everything you do for me!

Thank you Mom, Dad, and Eli for always supporting me!

I am beyond grateful to everyone who stood by me. I owe this degree to your encouragement... and a suspicious amount of caffeine.

Finally picked a major! #9thtimesacharm

Thank you to all my family and friends who helped me get to this moment. Thank you for all the love and support. I love all of you!

Thank you to everyone that supported me and my journey towards this moment! With love, Jess <3

Earning my degree reflects courage and perseverance. This path wasn’t linear or always supported, but it was always mine. Thank you to the University of Arizona and especially Crystal Soltero. To my daughters, you are my why. To my sister, my constant and home. DO IT SCARED.

This took time, consistency, and hard work, but I made it. I grew through every challenge and kept going when it wasn’t easy. Thank you to my partner Ivan and my friends for their support, and to my family for always being there. I’m proud of how far I’ve come and ready for what’s next.

I am so grateful for my time at the University of Arizona and all of the experiences that have shaped me into the educator I am today. Thank you to my family, friends, and mentors for your constant support and encouragement.

Thank you to the peer mentors and teachers that helped me out through the 2 years at Project FOCUS, and thank you to my family for their love and support. I will always be a part of the Wildcat family.

For my mom and dad in heaven, especially my mom, I wish you were here. This achievement is for my family, my supportive husband and kids, whose love and strength carried me through. All for you!

Thank you to my fam bam! Love you guys!

Cuando me vean volar recuerder que ustedes me pintaron las alas!

Today is the day I've been yearning for. I would like to thank my family, partner, best friends and loved ones who supported every phase in my life. Lastly I want to thank God for leading me to all my chapters including this one. God is good and he blessed me well! And just like that I graduated!

I am thankful for my family and friends who supported me during Project FOCUS. I liked going to Wildcat games with Project FOCUS, it was fun. My internship made me a better worker. I learned how to deal with some hard situations and learned a ton of different things in my classes.

Thank you to my family and friends for always believing in me.

Thank you to my family for the continuous support.

"Grind hard but got a lot to show for it, always had drive like I had to chauffeur it" - Big Sean

Mis padres lo dejaron todo para traerme a este país y darme una oportunidad. Mis hermanos caminaron conmigo, mi esposo me sostuvo en cada paso, y mis sobrinos me recordaron por quién sigo luchando. Hoy, mi graduación honra cada sacrificio y cada sueño que mi familia sembró en mí. My American Dream!

as always, thank you Jesus <3

Gracias a mi familia y amigos por todo su amor y apoyo durante este camino. ¡Lo logramos, gracias a Dios! ❤️

A special thank you to my family and friends who stood by my side throughout this journey. Your love and support mean everything. Education is truly powerful, and I am so excited to ignite curiosity, empowerment, and a passion for learning in the students I have the honor of teaching. Bear Down!

Thank you, Mom, for everything. I love you so much <3

I want to thank my wife Gladys, my Grandaughters and my veteran family, and Gaby, as well as the UA Adivors at the College of Education.

Dear Mom and Dad, If college has taught me anything, it has taught me how extraordinary my upbringing has been. I owe all good in my life to you. Thank you for your endless love and support.

"We are here to educate, not forgive. We are here to enlighten, not accuse." -WILLIE JOHNS, Brighton Seminole Reservation, Florida

Nobody told me a degree came with side effects... but we made it.

My time in the College of Education has been so incredibly valuable that I am more sure about pursuing my MA in Counseling here than I have ever been before. I would not have the clarity or goals that I do now without the experiences and opportunities I received here at the UofA.

To my family and friends, thank you for always supporting Nati and I on this journey 🤍 Nati, we did it 🎓 I love you, mamas❤️

PAH! All for the joy of signing! Learn ASL :)

Thank you to my family and grandparents for your constant love, support, and sacrifices. Coming from a family rooted in education inspired me to follow this path. This achievement is not just mine—it belongs to all of us. I’m proud to carry on our legacy. I love you all. - Isaiah Navarrete-Camacho

Thank you to everyone around me who have contributed and supported my journey here at UArizona! Special Thanks to my family and my best friends for being there and guiding me along the way!

To my mom: You lost a son and a husband, faced cancer, and endured so much pain, yet still remained strong. Your resilience carried me through every step of this journey. This achievement stands as a testament to you and Dad, and the strength you showed never fades.

Thank you to my family and i’ll the others who have helped me along the way!

Thank you to all the wonderful people in my life who have supported me on this amazing journey! I feel so lucky to have had such a great experience.

I truly could not have done this without the love and support of my amazing family and friends. Thank you for encouraging me, believing in me, and supporting me through everything! Bear Down!

I want to thank my wonderful family for always being there! I'm so blessed to have your love and support through my education journey! I love you all always Mom, Dad, Matthew, Nana, Pam and Family!

A special thank you to my family, friends, mentors, and community—and above all, my son. Each of you has supported, challenged, and inspired me in your own way! Askwali/Kuna'ah! (Thank you!)

Thank you to my family for always believing in me, to God for being my anchor through it all, and to my husband for your constant love and support—and for giving me the greatest gift of our twins. I truly couldn’t have done this without you.

Against all odds, I stand today. I give all glory to God, when the weight feels heavy, He gives the strength to keep moving forward.

Romans 8:18! I love you, Stevie Ray!

Thank you to those that have supported me and uplifted me when my motivation was low. To my father, my fiancé, my mentors, and my friends, you are my biggest inspirations.

Beyond thankful for my family, friends, peers, mentors and professors who supported me during this journey. Bear Down!

Thank you so much to my family, friends, and teachers who have made the best four years I could ask for!

Thank you God for every classmate, every friend, every smile shared. Believe in yourself and others!

It wasn’t easy, but it was worth it. Every challenge became strength, every moment became growth. Thank you to my family for their endless support and belief in me. This is only the beginning.

Thank you to my mom, for your love and support during Project FOCUS. I am grateful for everything you do for me. I have had such a great experience in Project FOCUS with my Peer Mentors and friends. I am so grateful for this time!

I am really grateful to be part of this one-of-a-kind program. I would like to thank the peer mentors for being my college buddies. You guys are an excellent community!

I am thankful for my parents and everyone who supported me throughout this journey. Couldn't have done it without you.

Thank you to my family and friends for all the support, money, food , and love you have given me.

Thank you to my amazing friends and family for supporting me, encouraging me, and believing in me! I could not have done it without you all! Thank you College of Education for giving me my life long friends, Hannah and Brielle!

These past four years at the University of Arizona have truly been the best of my life. Thank you to my family, friends, and mentors for your constant love and support.

I want to thank my family, none of this would be possible without your love and support! Cha Cha out!

“I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me. “ Philippians 4:13. To my Girls MJ & Emily -You can do hard things. Be brave and never lose hope.

Graduating from the University of Arizona with my Bachelors means so much- but being first generation makes it even more special. Thank you to my family that has supported me through this journey. Gracias Mama por tanto. Thank you University of Arizona Bear Down.

Thank you to Maura Gutierrez, my Elementary Ed site coordinator, for supporting me in my transfer from Elementary Ed to LLI and to Crystal Soltero for welcoming me into LLI in my final semester. Thank you to my friends and family for everything- it wasn't an easy road, but we've made it. Bear down!

Gracias a mi familia, amigos y mentoras por acompañarme en este camino. Este logro es de todos nosotros. Gracias!

Thank you to my family, friends, and the amazing team of leaders from the Early Childhood Education program! And a big shoutout to Cohort 18, the future is in good hands <3

Believing in yourself is half the battle, at any age.

Thank you to Project FOCUS and my family for supporting me the last two amazing years!

Thank you to my friends and family who supported me on my journey. It has been a long road to becoming a teacher. It has been so fun, and I am excited for new beginnings!

Thank you to those who continued to support my educational journey. A special thanks to my parents, grandma, and my grandpa. Love you all!

Thank you to my family, friends, and teachers for all their support throughout the years! I truly would not be here without them! Bear Down for life!!

I would like to thank my family and friends, new and old, for always being there for me and supporting me always <3

Thank you to all my friends and family! I couldn't have done this without you!

Nothing can stop you because you are amazing!

I want to thank all of my family for their unwavering support throughout this journey. I am especially grateful to my parents for all the guidance and support behind the scenes. I also deeply appreciate the University for the lessons learned, friendships formed, and memories made along the way.

Thank you to my family, I love you always!

To my family, friends and Brett—thank you for being my constant through every high and low. Your support means everything to me, and I wouldn’t be here without you.

Thank You Lord, for entrusting me with the gift of teaching & surrounding me with your endless grace. David, Les, & Mom—my hearts first home—thank you for your unwavering love & support. Eliana—my purpose & heart; you’ve walked this journey with me in ways you don’t yet realize. This is for you baby

Hi mom :) Thank you so much to my parents and family for supporting me. I love you guys! Bear down forever!!

Thank you to my family for being part of my journey. This experience has challenged me and helped me grow in many ways, and I’m proud of how far I’ve come. I appreciate having people in my life to share this milestone with as I move into the next chapter.

Thank you to my Deaf Studies teachers, close friends I made in the ITP program, and also my family for supporting me throughout my college journey. A special thank you to my mom for supporting me every step of the way, and thank you Daniel for being my rock when I needed it the most. UA CHAMP!

I am so grateful for my family and friends who have come out to see me graduate. I couldn't do this without your love and support. I love you so much!

Gracias a mi familia y amigos por ayudarme a ser quien soy hoy y darme fuerza para seguir adelante. Sin su amor y apoyo no estaría aquí. Gracias por creer en mí, animarme y recordarme de ver lo bien en tiempos difíciles. Este logro es nuestro.

Thank you so much to my parents for the life they have provided me with. Without their support I don't know where I would be, but it would not be here. Thank you to all my family for their support and all my instructors and professors who helped me reach this.

I would not be in the position I am in right now without my family, the support I have been fortunate enough to acquire throughout the years and the little humans who have taught me and will continue to teach me through the years.

Con la bendición de Dios y el apoyo de quienes creyeron en mí, todo lo que soy se lo debo a ustedes. Thank you Trio Teacher Prep for supporting my college journey as a first-generation student, and for believing in me. Without them, I wouldn’t have made it to Harvard Graduate School of Education!

Mamá, si algún día pude soñar, fue gracias a ti, y si hoy triunfo, también es por ti. Mis logros llevan tu esfuerzo, tu amor y tu historia. Cada meta que alcanzo también te pertenece. Gracias.

To my amazing Mom and family: I wouldn’t be standing here without your endless love and sacrifices. Thank you for believing in me even when I didn’t believe in myself. This degree is as much yours as it is mine. I love you all so much! 🎓✨ #Classof2026

Thank you to my family, friends, classmates, professors, and wonderful programs I’ve had the opportunity to be apart of! Bear down!

Thank you to my family and my fiancé for all of their love, patience, and unwavering support throughout this journey. I truly couldn’t have made it here without you guys. I love you guys with all my heart! This experience has been one of the best chapters of my life. I can't wait for the next one!

Thankful for the encouragement and support from my family, friends, and professors who supported me in every step of the way. Thank you for helping me reach this moment!

Thank you UofA for making giving this little girl some of the best friends and experiences possible! Thank you Mom and Dad for sincerely everything in my life!

Thank you everyone who helped me along the way and continued to inspire me

Thank you to my family and friends for your endless support. Jessica Perry, your mentorship shaped me, and Ava Kelly, I’m grateful for our journey together. I’m so excited to become a teacher and take the next steps toward inspiring young minds!

To Kaya, my beautiful and smart daughter: Thank you for encouraging me to complete my degree. You have sacrificed so much while I chased my dream. To all my family and friends: Thank you all for believing and supporting me in making one of my dreams come true!!!

Thank you to my believers <3

My nana always tells me to, “Get down with ya bad self.” So, I did. Cheers.

Graduation is more than a milestone. It's a journey of growth, challenge, and resilience. There were long nights and moments of doubt, but each step shaped who I am today. I am proud of how far I have come and excited for what's ahead. This is just the beginning. Thank you to my family.

Thank you, Mom and Dad, for your unwavering support and love. My tight circle, my built‑in best friends, I couldn’t have done it without each and every one of you. I love you all!