Theresa Plascencia Superintendent | Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Theresa Plascencia Superintendent | Waukegan Community Unit School District 60
Senior Spotlight: Sandra Lopez
Date: Apr 16, 2025
Senior | Westminster Virtual Academy (WVA)
Meet Sandra Lopez, a resilient and inspiring senior from Westminster Virtual
Academy. Originally from Honduras, Sandra arrived in the U.S. just a few years
ago and has faced numerous challenges, including housing instability and
personal struggles.
With support from WPS, Sandra found a safe and empowering learning environment
at WVA and HLSS, where she could focus on her education at her own pace. Her
hard work paid off — she graduated this past February and has already been
accepted into three colleges: Red Rocks Community College, Metropolitan State
University, and Community College of Denver. Sandra is determined to continue
breaking barriers and becoming a role model for others in similar
circumstances.
Fun Facts About Sandra:
- Favorite Sport: Soccer
- Favorite Artist: Elvis Crespo
- Favorite Movie: Twilight
- Currently Listening To: Merengue
- Spare Time Activities: Playing soccer and spending time with her baby
- Favorite Color: Black
- Favorite Animal: Dogs, especially pitbulls
- Dream Superpower: Invisibility
What I love about HLSS/WVA: "What I love about WVA/HLSS is one can finish
school faster and with more tranquility. "
What WPS means to me: "It means having a dream come true and, above all, a lot
of gratitude. "
Shoutout to a Star Educator:
"I recommend Claudia Flores (McKinney-Vento Service Coordinator). Apart from
being a good person and someone who has supported me a lot, she treated me in a
way that I could build trust with her easily. "
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