Lupe Avila

2025 Carlston Award Honoree

English, Puente, & AVID Teacher | Riverside Poly High School, Riverside, CA

Lupe Avila transforms lives through her compassionate Puente English teaching.

Lupe Avila is a dedicated and compassionate educator who brings heart, resilience, and purpose to everything she does. As a Puente English teacher, she empowers first-generation students to pursue higher education and believe in their own potential. Through her unwavering commitment, lived experience, and the legacy of the Maya Avila Memorial Scholarship, she transforms lives with love, strength, and an unshakable belief in the power of education.