Natilisa Rodriguez

Natilisa, also known as Natalie, was born to teen Hispanic migrant parents and grew up speaking Spanglish in her southern border town of Progresso. These experiences taught her to celebrate the beauty of her culture and follow her dreams. Driven by her passion to encourage Hispanic youth to further their education, Natalie teaches AP Calculus and advocates for young girls to pursue education and careers in the STEM fields. She is most proud of overcoming barriers, graduating with her bachelor’s degree in pure mathematics, and purchasing her home by the age of 21. When Natalie is not teaching, she enjoys going to the movie theater and reading books.