Student Profile: Maritza Coleman (Proviso, Ill.)

Maritza Coleman is a student from Proviso West.

OES: You’ve been with us for a while now. Has the program turned out like you expected it to?
MC: It was a little different than what I expected. I didn’t expect to bring up my grades as much as I have.

OES: What plans do you have after high school?
MC: I already have my plans for the Air Force. Once I leave they will be shipping me to the base in California.

OES: Do you have a favorite subject?
MC: English

OES: What do you like most at Ombudsman?
MC: I like how the work is, the teachers and the hours.

OES: What classes are the most challenging?
MC: I like all my classes. They are all at my level.

OES: What advice would you give to a someone who is starting at Ombudsman?
MC: Use the experience to your advantage. If you do what you have to do, you’ll have no problem.