Angel Berlanga

Recipients of the James Patterson Teacher Education Scholarships shared their passion for cultivating a love for reading in their students. Each scholar has a story to tell, a goal to strive for and a passion for teaching (You might call this: the Patterson passion). Angel is a Patterson Scholar for 2017.

Angel is an education major because he wishes to help children succeed to their maximum potential and inspire them to develop a love for reading. He is also a member of the Kappa Delta Pi International Honor Society.

“With my degree, I plan to teach at the elementary level to help develop the fundamental skills and foundations needed to help students succeed in the rest of their academic careers.”