Fillmore, CA - Fillmore High School senior, Claudia Moreno, has been named the 2015 recipient of the Rosie Torres Scholarship for Future Teachers. Members of the Torres family were on hand to present Moreno with the $1,000 scholarship at a June 3 award ceremony held on campus.

"We are pleased to provide this scholarship to someone who has shown hard work, perseverance and resilience during her high school career," said Michael Torres, "We know that a great teacher can transform the lives of students. Attracting and preparing educators for success in the classroom is a key component to supporting the next generation of leaders in education." The Rosie Torres Scholarship For Future Teachers was established in 2013 to provide college financial assistance to Fillmore High School graduating seniors with plans to pursue a career in early childhood education, elementary education or secondary education.

Rosie Torres devoted nearly 30 years to teaching in Fillmore Unified School District and touched the lives of hundreds of students throughout her career as an educator and community volunteer. Along with her family, she established the scholarship program to inspire the next generation of teachers and invest in Fillmore High School students who are committed to improving the lives of children.

Moreno has plans to attend California Lutheran University and says she hopes to return to teach at Fillmore Unified School District in the future.