Waterhouse awarded Ryan Smith Guzman Scholarship

Congratulations to Cindy Gutierrez-Waterhouse, who graduated Magna Cum Laude with an Associates of Arts in Teaching degree last night. Cindy has been awarded the first Ryan Smith Guzman Scholarship, established by Palo Alto College President Dr. Ana M. "Cha" Guzman, in memory of son.

Cindy is a member of Phi Theta Kappa, a national honors society for two-year colleges; she is a graduate of the ACC’s Student Leadership Institute Tier I and Tier II.

On numerous occasions she has been on the Dean’s List and President’s Honor List.

Other accomplishments while at Palo Alto College include:
· Single-handedly organizing a tribute to victims at the University of West Virginia
· Running for Student Government office
· Serving on a student panel during Black History Month
· Representing the College at numerous conferences at the State and National level
· Giving back to the community as a volunteer
· Serving as emcee at numerous events for the College and the District.

One professor describes her as a having a passion for learning who is always willing to help others.

Cindy has a 3.8 grade point average and will be transferring to Our Lady of the Lake University in the Fall.

Cindy and her husband Paul have two children, Abby who is 7 years old and Carrie, 5.