This week’s Farmer Focus is junior Isabella Rodriguez, an AVID student who strives for a strong academic potential and looks forward to getting into college.

SNAPSHOTS

Someone you enjoy spending time with: My family and boyfriend

Favorite food: Enchiladas verdes

Favorite song: Pink Skies by Zach Bryan

Character you would be for a day: Princess Belle

Three words that describe you best: Caring, funny, independent

ZOOMING IN

Q: Why did you want to be part of the AVID program?

A: “I wanted to be part of the AVID program because there’s lots of communication. It also keeps me organized and helps me learn more about colleges so I can be prepared for my future.”

Q: What do you hope to gain from AVID?

A: “I hope to gain more college prep skills and stay more involved. I want to continue to be in AVID for my senior year because I am focused on college, and I want to keep on knowing more about it.”

Q: Describe a time you had to work hard for something or faced a challenge. What did you learn?

A: “I remember my sophomore year I wasn’t able to understand my algebra work, and I learned that unit by going to tutoring. Also, I learned by using the TRF method with my class.”

Q: What do you do when you are struggling in an academic class?

A: “I ask friends to help me out if I use the [TRF] method. When I’m struggling, I just ask classmates because we are one big team and we are there for each other.”

Q: Where do you want to go to college and why?

A: “I would like to go to Texas Woman’s University because the amount of times I’ve got to visit the campus I’ve seen all the opportunities they have.”

Q: What makes you feel proud of your accomplishments?

A: “Myself because I’m able to accomplish something I’ve always wanted to do. I also feel accomplished when my family guides me through life. They know what I’ve been through, how I’m doing, and they always make me feel accomplished.”

Q: What does AVID mean to you?

A: “What AVID means to me is I can be what and who I want to be with the support of so many people.”

Q: What are you going to do after high school?

A: “I’m currently working on my hair license, so when I get out of high school I plan on continuing pursuing my passion for dying and cutting hair.”