Author: Illiana Banuelos

CCSD celebrates 125 new teachers for the upcoming school year The Paraprofessional Pathways Program graduates quickly earned teaching credentials LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) celebrated the Paraprofessional Pathways Program (PPP) and the Accelerated Alternative Route to Licensure (A-ARL) third cohort last week in a special graduation ceremony. 52 undergraduate students and 73 graduate students are expected to begin teaching in August for the new 2023-2024 school year. “Keep going and keep growing, for you have witnessed that it is possible,” Marynet Bernazar, CCSD Deputy Chief of Human Resources, Chief…

Green Valley High School is proud to announce its 2023 STAR Graduate, Lex de Asis. Though born with arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, an orthopedic impairment resulting in their having almost no movement in their arms and legs, Lex views the obstacles of living with their disability as opportunities for persistence and ingenuity. Lex has always challenged themself to learn in spite of what their IEP says, moving beyond limitations to create new capabilities. In childhood, Lex taught themself to write and draw by holding a pen between their teeth. In middle school, Lex taught themself to type using a homemade stylus.…

Wyatt has attended Indian Springs Schools since he was in pre-K. He has overcome many personal obstacles and has matured into a fine young man. Wyatt always has a positive and respectful attitude and is willing to lend a helping hand. He has worked with the Safe Key program, volunteered with youth outreach in the community, and is helpful with the younger children on campus. He is a huge community asset and frequently can be seen helping senior citizens and other community members. Scholastically, Wyatt has been a long-time member of the band and completed a CTE program in Theatre…

Julian Rivera-Gonzalez has an impressive intrinsic curiosity and desire to learn. Julian’s intelligence is a compliment to his kind and humble demeanor. He has been able to balance his education, extracurricular activities, run his own business and continue to maintain at the top 1% of his class. Julian ranks 9th in his class out of 797 students. While at Coronado High School, Julian has not only been an active member, but a leader, as CEO of his own business Kicks Kommerce, president of DECA, vice-president of Armed with IQ, and an active member of Advanced Placement Executive Council, National Honor…

The Paraprofessional Pathways Program graduates quickly earned teaching credentials LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) and University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) celebrated the Paraprofessional Pathways Program (PPP) and the Accelerated Alternative Route to Licensure (A-ARL) third cohort last week in a special graduation ceremony. 52 undergraduate students and 73 graduate students are expected to begin teaching in August for the new 2023-2024 school year. “Keep going and keep growing, for you have witnessed that it is possible,” Marynet Bernazar, CCSD Deputy Chief of Human Resources, Chief of Recruitment/Retention, Development and Business Processes, congratulated the graduates at…

65 Teaching and Training program students to pursue a career in education  LAS VEGAS – The Clark County School District (CCSD) Career & Technical Education Department celebrated students planning to pursue a career in education on Thursday during the Future Educator Signing Day at Southeast Career and Technical Academy.  The event recognized CCSD Teaching & Training Program students planning to attend universities around the nation. Several will be attending in-state colleges including Nevada State College, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, University of Nevada, Reno and College of Southern Nevada.  Students can enroll in the Teaching and Training Career & Technical…

Marcus is a diligent student who has consistently taken rigorous courses. He is graduating with an Advanced Honors Diploma with a High Honors distinction. He has been academically recognized with both the Academic Letter and Academic Lamp and has earned the Presidential Award. Not only is he exceeding in his studies, he was also Captain of the Arbor View Football Team and was Honorable Mention Inside Linebacker of the 2022 Desert All League. In addition to this, he is one of the kindest and most genuine students to attend Arbor View High School. He is quick to lend a hand…

Desert Rose Adult School is pleased to select Merveille Kinkela Edoko as our STAR student! Merveille is a first generation immigrant from the Congo. Merveille spoke Lingala and French in the Congo and has diligently learned English in the three years she has been in the United States. With a huge smile on her face she said she is very happy and proud of herself for completing her high school diploma! Merveille said her family moved to the United States in search of more opportunities! Merveille plans to attend CSN and begin a career in healthcare!

Iain is a top student at our school in more than academics and computer science. He has earned state championships in multiple FFA events and just won a bronze at the national level with his speech on robotics in agriculture. He has been a member of the Southern Utah University Honor Band and was part of our winning Varsity Quiz team. Give Iain a problem to solve or something new to learn and he will far exceed your expectations.

Desert Rose is nominating Francisco Guzman as the 2023 Star Graduate from Desert Rose HS. At Desert Rose, we have a unique opportunity for motivated students to get a chance to work hard, plan their path, and graduate with an excellent education. Francisco displayed all of the characteristics of what a CCSD Star Graduate looks like. Showing up with a reason to be at school, planning his path to graduation, and attaining a quality education was a daily occurrence for Francisco Guzman. “Franny” made huge strides in becoming an academically excellent student, and he did so after overcoming several life…