Ms Lopez is a try Ivy success story. "I was at Fallbrook High School and due to social, economic, and personal factors, I started working, which led me to drop out in November of my senior year. After working for a few months, I realized the importance of having an education. I was accepted into Ivy in January of my senior year. The educational structure of smaller classes, shorter schedules, shadowing jobs program, etc., helped me focus on completing the required course to graduate in June of my senior year. With the challenges I faced and graduating, I realized I can accomplish my dreams. After graduation, I joined the US Army. Once I complete two terms in the military, I attended CSUSM and obtained my BA in History and teaching credential. A few years later, I completed my Master's Degree in Education Curriculum at Concordia University."  Welcome home Ms. Lopez!