Carolina Contreras Roca

UPDATE: Carolina has completed her studies and graduated as a teacher of "Expression and Creativity in Music".
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Carolina is in her 6th semester studying Technology and Practical Knowledge in the Mariscal Andres of Santa Cruz Calahumana Teacher's College in La Paz. During practice teaching, Carolina worked in a school that uses traditional teaching methods. She used a hands-on approach to engage the children in learning activities, which was well received. Carolina’s favorite course was "Education for the Home” in which they learned weaving and knitting.

Her father works as a teacher and pastor in one of the Quaker churches and her mother works on their farm. Carolina is the youngest daughter in the family, with 3 brothers and 4 sisters. Additionally, 2 nephews live with them. Since high school she has enjoyed doing arts and crafts, which is why she chose a career in teaching. In her free time, Carolina reads and does embroidery. She strives to always be punctual. She admires her mother because she encourages her.

Carolina’s goals are to finish her studies, help in the school, and help people in her church. Carolina was born in La Paz and is a member of Iglesia Bautista Saavedra, Santidad Yearly Meeting.

Carolina has had a BQEF scholarship since 2008.