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Chicanos Por La Causa honors 4 Arizona Latino teachers
Each honored with the Esperanza Latino Teacher Award
(Photo provided by Chicanos Por La Causa)
Pictured are Alicia Nunez, Erika Acosta, Lilian Williams, Margaret Gallego, Gabriel Robles and Delma Herera.
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Chicanos Por La Causa announced its 2024 Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards honorees.
Formed in 1969 to fight discrimination against the Mexican American community, Chicanos Por La Causa is an advocate for underserved individuals and communities.
The Valley-based organization over the past 26 years has recognized more than 100 teachers who inspire hope for future generations. Nominees throughout the state are:
Lilian Williams, Heatherbrae Elementary–Phoenix
Gabriel Robles, Carl Hayden High School–Phoenix
Margaret Gallego, Robinson Elementary–Tucson
Erika Acosta, Ash Fork Middle School–Ash Fork
The four were selected for their passion, leadership, and positive impact. Each honoree will receive a $5,000 cash award and a stipend of $2,500 to their respective schools.
“This year’s Esperanza Award winners come from unique experiences but are united in their dedication to student’s success beyond education,” Alicia Nuñez, CPLC President and CEO, shared in a press release. “Lilian, Gabriel, Margaret, and Erika prove that being a teacher is more than a job. They are role models changing the trajectory of the next generation’s future.”
Established in 1998, the Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards is the only awards program in Arizona that specifically recognizes Latino teachers whose passion positively impacts the learning environment and inspires future generations.
Click here to learn more about the Esperanza Latino Teacher Awards and this year’s honorees.
