Future Teachers from Century High School TEACH Academy Spend Day at UC Irvine

Thirty-eight high school juniors from Century High School in Santa Ana spent a day at UC Irvine learning about academic life on a UC campus. During their visit they participated in a scavenger hunt that included buying items from the UCI Bookstore, exploring Aldrich park, and sketching a picture of a student activity that they observed. 

At Misty Mountain, the "Changing the Future through Education" dormitory in Middle Earth, academy members heard from UCI student panelists who had attended high school in Santa Ana, California:

• Nydia Quijas, TEACH Academy Alumna
• Sandra Mora, Century High School Alumna
• Carlos Antonio Martinez, Valley High School Alumnus
• Kristian Cloyd, Misty Mountain

The panelists talked about how their TEACH Academy experiences helped them transition from high school into a four-year university and answered questions about their experiences as UCI students. 

The academy students' visit concluded with a tour of the dorms, where residents were on hand to welcome the students.

About TEACH Academy

The TEACH Academy at Century High School is a college preparatory program for sophomores, juniors, and seniors who are interested in careers in teaching. The program is a recognized California Partnership Academy and serves the students of the Santa Ana Unified School District.

The mission of the program is to develop a strong foundation for college bound students who are interested in becoming educators and role models in their community.

For more information about TEACH Academy visit: http://www.centuryhs.com/teach1.html

UCI Student Panelists and TEACH Academy Alumni
Sandra Mora, Carlos Antonio Martinez, Nydia Quijas, and Kristian Cloyd