STC Staff of the Year turns Experience into Service
· Texas Border Business
Valeria Tovar has been honored as South Texas College's first Staff Employee of the Year for the Technology Campus and Regional Center for Public Safety Excellence. Tovar, who joined STC in 2023, draws from her experiences as a first-generation college student to assist others. She has increased student engagement by bringing information from the Cashier’s Office into classrooms, resulting in a significant rise in student visits. Tovar, who holds associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Social Work, is pursuing a bachelor's degree in Organizational Leadership while continuing her community service efforts. She emphasizes the importance of self-belief to students.
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