Student Highlights

Congratulations to Liberal Studies major, Daisy Ignacio

Daisy Ignacio is the department’s Outstanding Student in the Liberal Studies major. Daisy is graduating with her BA in Liberal Studies, with a History and Social Sciences Area of Focus, and will be attending CSUSM’s Multiple Subject Credential this fall. She is recognized for her outstanding academic achievements and being someone who brought unique perspectives to the classroom. A compassionate individual, Daisy's motivation for pursuing teaching is rooted in her desire to “help create an environment where a child can simply feel like a child at school”. She is someone who will “continue to bring the highest caliber of professionalism, academic skill, and compassion to her future credential program and her future classroom as an educator herself”. 

Congratulations to Liberal Studies major, Trista Hartman 

Trista Hartman is one of the department’s Community Champion awardees. Trista is graduating with her BA in Liberal Studies, with an Area of Focus in Human Development, and will be attending the CalStateTeach credential program at Fresno State beginning in the fall. She has been recognized for her dedication to student success as a peer coach offering students on academic notice individualized mentorship, academic guidance, and support for their emotional needs. 

Congratulations to Liberal Studies major, Alyssa Helmantoler

Alyssa Helmantoler is one of the department's Community Champion awardees. Alyssa is graduating with her BA in Liberal Studies, with an Area of Focus in Visual and Performing Arts, and will be attending CSUSM’s Multiple Subject Credential this fall. She has been recognized for her academic achievements and for her dedication to the teaching profession as the co-president of the Future Educators Association. Through her work, Alyssa has been a champion for fostering a sense of belonging and community for aspiring future educators on campus.