Interviews Conducted by Leah Flores During my experience, talking to Dr. Marshall Saenz, he was an amazing person to talk to and is super lively. He expressed to me that he didn’t want any simple classes when designing all his classes, and he wanted to explore different ideas and topics. he likes to add his interests and implement them into his classrooms. He also likes to make sure that his classroom is a place for students to speak their mind and be included to their

Interview by Leah Flores Talking with Professor Ayla Galvan showed me that one of her main goals is to help students find themselves through their writing. When talking with Professor Galvan, she mentioned that many students start their educational journey with her course, and because of this, she poses the question to her students, “Is this really what you want to do?” when discussing their major or career goals. I think that having a professor who allows students to r

By Leah Flores When I was talking to Ms. Crystal, she had an amazing, soft-spoken voice and such a great personality. When discussing her classes, she expressed passion for how they reflect her growth in learning and development. As Ms. Crystal is pursuing her PD, she incorporates her experiences from those classes into her teaching. She is an inspiring woman, referred to by many titles: a co-teacher, a collaborator, a student, and a professor. She puts in a tremendous amount

By Esteban Rodriguez In recent years, the arts have become overshadowed, and many people have forgotten what makes us uniquely human. I spoke with photographer Gael about his experiences at UTRGV, the factors that contributed to his growth, and his journey as a photographer. What was your journey with photography? What brought you to this specific art form? (One of Gael’s photos that manipulates lighting) At first photography seemed simple. I recall using an iPhone 5