Gadsden superintendent shapes future educator at SLLC
Dillon Fuhrman
SAN LUIS, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) – Arizona Western College (AWC) says, “Gadsden Elementary School Superintendent Lizette Esparza completed her first year teaching the Cultural Diversity in Education course” at the San Luis Learning Center (SLLC).
According to AWC, Esparza began teaching the course at SLLC during the spring of 2025, “which examines the relationship of cultural values to the formation of a child’s self-concept and learning styles” as well as examine the “roles of prejudice, stereotyping, and cultural incompatibilities in education.”
“Teaching my first cultural diversity class was a journey where I wasn’t just a teacher,” Esparza shared, “I realized that teaching wasn’t just about sharing knowledge—it was about creating connection, confronting bias, and learning to honor the richness each student brings to the class.”
Following the completion of the spring course, Esparza helped find her students jobs within the Gadsden Elementary School District, with one of her students, Efren Haro, landing a position teaching music as a long-term substitute teacher.
Efran Haro; Courtesy: Arizona Western College
Efran Haro; Courtesy: Arizona Western College
“Taking Lizette Esparza’s EDU 210 class was a meaningful and engaging experience that supported my growth as a new music teacher,” Haro reflected. “As someone who began teaching this year, I found the course especially valuable in helping me build a strong foundation in educational theory and classroom management. Professor Esparza created an inclusive and supportive learning environment where I felt comfortable asking questions and connecting course content to my real-world teaching experiences. Her passion for education and practical approach to teaching made the material relevant and applicable to my own classroom. The course not only helped me reflect on my teaching practices but also gave me tools to better support and engage my students through music.”
AWC says the course is offered during the spring semester at SLLC, and is for those interested in Education of working with children.
For more information, call SLLC at (928) 314-9449.
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