Priscilla Grijalva
Position: School Counselor
School: Norte Vista High School
School District: Alvord Unified School District
City, State: Riverside , CA
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Priscilla Grijalva was nominated by an anonymous student.
"Ms. Grijalva has not only changed my life, but the lives of countless others," said the nominator. "She constantly has new, engaging ideas to help the students at our school. I can always count on her support and assistance, even during the breaks when she is not obligated to help us. She always goes above and beyond to provide us with the resources we need. Without her, I'm not sure I would be where I am today. I have so many more skills and resources now thanks to her!"
During the pandemic students needed items printed for college and a lot of us didn’t have printers. Grijalva went door to door delivering FAFSA signature pages to me and some of our classmates.
I would like to keep this anonymous because Grijalva has helped me and many others with food and clothing during this pandemic. My family is struggling yet she continues to help families in need. I hope she wins because her assistance has helped us through the toughest times.
Ms. Grijalva made sure I didn’t give up during the pandemic. I graduated in 2020 and she made it a point to contact the senior class of 2020 after we graduated to make sure we didn’t give up on college. She helped us apply and have a plan. She didn’t want us to give up. I am grateful that even though we are graduates, she still took time to contact us and make sure we continued with our education.
Ms. Grijalva was one of best counselors I’ve had the pleasure to receive guidance from. She has gone above and beyond for her students, present and past. Even post-graduation she has continued to provide support and encouragement to her past students. She is one of the most impactful candidates one can nominate. To her, counseling is not just a job, it’s a passion which she continues to go above and beyond for in order to provide opportunities and helpful information for her students. Check out her Podcast! @ReachHigherRiverside
She was my guidance counselor all through out highschool. She is literally the best and took the time to speak to me about my goals. She helped me get into my dream college and without her I would not be where I am now. I am extremely grateful for her and the path she helped me pursue.
Ms. Grijalva was my high school counselor and she always went above and beyond to ensure that I was both on track for success and having a good experience in general. She really cares about what she does and deserves every award she receives. She always does what is best for the student and I will never forget that. Thank you for everything you have done!
Pricilla Grijalva is an incredible individual. Her passion for helping students shines through in everything she does. I am so thankful for her dedication to shaping college ready students. Thank you for making my high school experience meaningful and rewarding!
Ms.Grijalva was one of my highlights during my high school experience. She was so caring, involved, and willing to help me when I needed her. I cannot thank her enough for helping me get to a four year university, and teaching me that my potential was truly unlimited.
Priscilla is an extraordinary individual. She has a way of teaching and showing everyone that ANYTHING is possible! She is highly encouraging, motivating, and one of the most genuine people you'll ever meet. I've seen the impact she has on each of her students, which makes her the perfect candidate for life changer of the year!
Grijalva was one of the very few staff back at La Sierra that cared about how the students were doing!
Priscilla is one of the most dedicated individuals I've met when it comes to helping children. Her positive attitude and willingness to go up and beyond for them really makes her stand out. And when you couple that with her humbleness, it sends a clear message to the students that she's in it for them and not her own personal gain. I believe that's why so many students appreciate her and the work that she does.
Priscilla is an awesome counselor who is highly devoted to her career and the academic success of her students. She goes above and beyond her duties as a counselor to ensure the students ready their highest potential. I have worked with Priscilla for about 5 years when she was a counselor for the Business Academy. Students would turn to her on a regular basis for her knowledge and devotion to their success.
I have had the pleasure of working with Priscilla for over a decade. She is an incredible counselor who goes above and beyond to help her students as well as her colleagues. She takes the time to not only help students with their scheduling and college application needs, she also holds group counseling sessions for students in need to extra guidance, participants in mentor activities to encourage to reach their potential, and will help alumni throughout their college/career endeavors. She will take the time to accompany me to visit students in the hospital and even though we are on different school campuses she still keeps me informed of things that will benefit students on my campus. She seriously is a life changer and I would highly recommend her for this honor!
Priscilla is an amazing leader and ally to the youth of Riverside. She has always been a champion for students and their education. Priscilla does a great job of partnering with my organization Mi Familia Vota, engaging students in the electoral process and helping to host events, we would not be able to engage the amount of students we do without her help.
I certainly agree that she should be awarded Life Changer of the Year.
“Life Changer of the Year,”
how accurate of an award to be bestowed on my friend and colleague Ms. Priscilla Grijalva. I have both worked with Priscilla, and I am a parent of a student. My son is not a student within the same district but that didn’t stop her from coming to our rescue in the peak of the Covid pandemic. My sons school closed down during the initial quarantine, we couldn’t reach anyone from his old school for help regarding transferring to a new school, obtaining grades and transcripts or internet for students. Priscilla provided internet resources for us and took the time to FaceTime with my son. She reviewed his transcripts, and now that he is a junior she offered encouraging tips and options for college. She connected us with a colleague friend of hers who happens to be a counselor at my sons new school which was very pivotal in planning the last year and a half of his high school career as he prepares for college. Most importantly however, she gave him the vote of confidence that he was desperately needing during a very scary time; to a parent that is priceless! Priscillas calming nature and sincerity allows anyone she comes in contact with to feel that they are the most important person in that moment.
Thank you life changer of the year for your consideration of this award for a well-deserved, positive, sincere, human being!
Priscilla’s quest to lift every one of her students to greatness is full throttle and she will not disappoint you! Priscilla you have my vote and support always!! Thank you for being a bright light in both mine and my sons life and that of our youth...they are our future and your guidance gives me faith in them. ~Blessings
Mrs. Grijalva has helped myself and thousands of other kids reach their highest potential. As a counselor, I respected her and trusted her to guide and counsel me accordingly. I turned out pretty great :-) & she is deserving of being the Life Changer Of The Year. Thank You Mrs. Grijalva for your selfless acts; your time, attention, and heart.
Ms. Grijalva was my school counselor throughout high school. From the first day I met her, she was an indefatigable supporter of my goals and dreams. Throughout my four years, she helped me navigate my class schedule, extracurricular commitments, and most importantly, my college application process. Despite being the first in my family to apply to college in the US and having non-English speaking parents, I felt secure in getting through all the different hurdles that the college application process required because Ms. Grijalva walked me through all the intricacies and details. Additionally, she helped me apply to numerous scholarships that she would spend hours consolidating. Ultimately, Ms. Grijalva believed in and supported me, even when I doubted myself. Finally, my story is not unique. Although she is but one woman, Ms. Grijalva has managed to help hundreds of other students just like me. It's been 6 years since graduating high school, but I still continue to be inspired by Ms. Grijalva's commitment to breaking down structural barriers and supporting students to reach their full potential.
Priscilla has been an amazing influence to everyone she has come into contact with. She not only assisted myself and my friends/classmates, but after I graduated my sister went to the school I went to and I was extremely pleased to know Priscilla was her counselor as well. It was no suprise to hear my sister tell me stories of how great Priscilla was and how influential and helpful she was/is to my sister and friends/classmates. I am truly grateful to Priscilla for all she has done and am indebted to her for guiding and preparing me for college. I know no one else that deserves this opportunity more than Priscilla.
I have had the pleasure of working with Priscilla for over a decade. She is an incredible counselor who goes above and beyond to help her students as well as her colleagues. She takes the time to not only help students with their scheduling and college application needs, she also holds group counseling sessions for students in need to extra guidance, participants in mentor activities to encourage to reach their potential, and will help alumni throughout their college/career endeavors. She will take the time to accompany me to visit students in the hospital and even though we are on different school campuses she still keeps me informed of things that will benefit students on my campus. She seriously is a life changer and I would highly recommend her for this honor!
Ms. Grijalva is truly a life changer! She cares deeply about her students, and as a former student myself I can vouch for her commitment. As a first generation prospective college student, she provided me with the guidance and perspective necessary to assess all of my options, even those which I had never known existed before. I, like many of her former students, have been a beneficiary of her exemplary work. Her impact on the community as a result is unquestionable.
Priscilla Grijalva is a phenomenal School Counselor who is extremely dedicated to the students on her caseload and their well-being (academic, social/emotional, etc.). I have known Priscilla for over 10 years, and in the two sites she has worked at within our district her exemplary and passionate professionalism has been evident within both school locations. Ultimately, wherever she is working she has the innate ability to single-handedly immerse herself into the throes of her work for the benefit of students. Every teenager in her caseload has been better for it! As you can read in other comments, alumni students, in particular, feel indebted to her.....that is the mark of true compassion for students and the strength of the human connection that School Counselors uniquely forge with their “clients”! This ‘connection’ even proceeds high school - and continues on with her students even while they’re in college (and beyond!). Priscilla Grijalva is truly a one-of-a-kind School Counselor - working so hard daily (and on weekends) on behalf of her students to further their education. Please consider her for this opportunity!
Wow! I am incredibly grateful and honored. Thank you, Life Changer of the Year, for highlighting all the awesome educators across the country! Thank you to all the amazing students, college representatives, military recruiters, staff, friends, and family for all your comments! Thank you for being a positive influence in my life. I have had the honor to work with amazing people. I cannot do the work alone without an amazing school team, community team, and administrators who support the work of school counselors. Grateful to work with an outstanding group of people every day and thankful for an incredibly supportive family. I love you all! Continue to reach higher!
Ms. Grijalva goes above and beyond in seeking out and providing opportunities for all of our students. It’s an honor and inspiration to work with such a positive force for good in our community <3
Ms. Grijalva is beyond deserving of this honor. I have personally witnessed her dedication to her students and students that are not even in her district, my daughter included. She is a beacon of hope for a struggling students and a well of knowledge for those aspiring to go to college but are unsure of the proper path. She makes herself available to her students and encourages them with real life expectations. She’s a gem and the world needs more educators like her. She’s a true life changer.
Priscilla is a true leader and role model that pushes her students to be better, whether it be attending university and/or serving their country honorably in the military. This includes providing resources and information to make them successful and have personally seen her endeavors to make this happen. What also helps her stand out from others is her ability to continually follow up; this allows for higher FAFSA application rates, more scholarships for students, and more 1st generation high school and university graduates. She provides the resources and information to make this happen through her tireless dedication and is able to connect with students through social media, college and job fairs, Reach Higher initiatives, TikTok/virtual presentations, and much more. This was especially important to keep students motivated during the pandemic and personally seeing her reach out to students in several ways during the pandemic rose morale and hope during hard times. This speaks volumes of her commitment to improving the next generation and am also thankful to have helped in some of her endeavors to get information out to students and create videos at the virtual college and job fair and college signing day. These included giving information about my experiences at the Air Force Academy and admission requirements such as Admissions Liaison Officer information for preparation to apply/attend and possible careers coming out of any of the academies or ROTC plus opportunities for university funding when joining the military. I am thankful to have helped her inspire her students to reach higher in a way that fits their wishes and wants best. She truly is a superb counselor that pours her heart out to the students and NVHS is lucky to have her. Priscilla is truly deserving of this LifeChanger of the Year award and I can’t think of anyone more qualified than her to receive the award.
She is super amazing and has had a positive everlasting impact on many students lives including myself. She truly cares about her students and we all appreciate her very much!
She’s an amazing person and she helped me so much in highschool
I graduated because of her. She believed in me when I got off track and helped me get on track to graduate. She meets her students where they are and makes sure we all graduate. I was the first in my family to graduate high school and the first to go to college. I am now studying at RCC. She deserves this life changer award for changing my life and my families. My brother was on a college trip with her and they got a surprise visit from Michelle Obama on Zoom where she surprised people with tickets to I Am Becoming. My brother got to go to that I Am Becoming Tour with students from our school. You never know what will come your way when you have Ms. Grijalva. He said that was such an awesome day to hear a former First Lady.
My brother attended NVHS in 2015 before Grijalva got there. No one knew much about FAFSA and college. I graduated in 2020 and during a pandemic our class reached almost 90% fafsa submissions. She led a school wide fafsa campaign on our campus. She would find us on campus if we didn’t do our fafsa, find an adult we trusted to also reach us (in my case, it was my favorite teacher), she even had the career center pull me out of class for not staying in top of deadlines. She even delivered a stamped envelope to my friends house who needed to mail a signature page during shutdown. She changed my life by not giving up on me and encouraging me to reach higher. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t have the grants and scholarships to attend CSUSB. She is the life changer in our community helping us students get out of poverty
Grijalva created track Tuesday’s and would run the track with students after school to build relationships and encourage us to exercise. It was through those weekly track days that she encouraged me to go to college and I am now the first to go to college in my family. It is because of her I am attending UCR. Inspiration to many.
I was a student of Norte Vista High school and I want to congratulate Mrs. Grijalva for this because she really deserve it. She helped me a lot when I needed and still remember the first day when I met her and I didn’t know how to speak to her because I couldn’t speak very good English but now I can and I want to say thank you Mrs. Grijalva.
Ms. Grijalva is without a doubt the best school counselor I’ve had had. I graduated from high school 5 years ago and to this day I know I can easily reach out to her anytime I need help. She made my high school experience amazing and helped me get prepared for college. Without her I wouldn’t have gotten the help and advice I needed to help me get into the college I wanted. She’s an amazing human and I can’t imaging anymore more deserving! :)
She is one of those special people that truly cares about her students and pours her heart into them.
Mrs. Grijalva has been a huge help to me as my high school counselor. She has encouraged me and many others to reach our highest potential. Mrs. Grijalva is an amazing person and deserves the life changer of the year award. Thank you for all that you do Mrs. Grijalva
Pricilla has been a great partner in supporting Mi Familia Votas mission in getting students civically engaged. We’ve been able to achieve goals of registering youth at a high school and college/university level due to her tremendous support and dedication. We truly look forward to continue our partners with Pricilla in the future!
Mrs. Grijalva has helped myself and thousands of other kids reach their highest potential. As a counselor, I respected her and trusted her to guide and counsel me accordingly. I turned out pretty great :-) & she is deserving of being the Life Changer Of The Year. Thank You Mrs. Grijalva for your selfless acts; your time, attention, and heart.
I met Priscilla through my job as an admissions officer and assistant director of diversity recruitment at Harvard University. In the time I've known Priscilla, I've been blown away by the combination of her commitment, depth of knowledge, and ability to connect with a diverse range of students. She is certainly one of the most impressive school counselors I have met during my time in education. Whether it's via social media, texts, or Zoom, Priscilla is always available to her students, and it's clear that they think the world of her. Let's be clear - Priscilla's job is not easy. Yet, she is very much in her element when doing this important work, and I can't express enough how lucky NVHS is to count her among its community members and lifechangers.
She is the best! Thank you for everything you do.
Priscilla left Texas to pursue a college education in Riverside California. She was class President her senior year at Cal Baptist University. Priscilla continued her education with a Master's degree. Priscilla kept busy. She learned to surf, kickbox and yoga. And, even has time to teach at a university. Doing all this and guiding high school students to Reach Higher. Priscilla is a great example of what a college education can do. I highly recommend Priscilla Grijalva for this award.
Ms. Grijalva is one of the most caring school counselors I know. She is compassionate, and has the ability to meet students where they are, while also showing interest in their skills, and talents. Ms. Grijalva empowers students to be brave and take the necessary steps and risks to aim high. She is a wonderful person and mentor.
Priscilla was and still is an inspiration to me. When I immigrated to California, I attended NVHS where I met Priscilla. Her support and uplifting words are what I always remember of her. Priscilla helped me overcome many of the obstacles that come with being an immigrant and first generation student. She did it by helping me open doors of knowledge that have been fundamental to my academic and personal success. During that year in high school, I always knew who to go to when I needed advice. She always made me feel welcome even when others didn't. I am so happy to see how much she has accomplished after I left NVHS. She is a leader, she cares for her student's success, and she includes others in her uplifting efforts. To be honest, I would have not made it this far if it wasn't for her. I mean it. She opened her hard-working heart to her students, especially to those who needed her the most. I would honestly say that her work is aligned with the principle of equity but also of justice; she is fixing a system that is full of loop holes through her work. I hope you consider her for this award. Even now as a UC Berkeley student, I never forget who influenced my academic progress the most. Her name is Priscilla Grijalva.
Priscilla has volunteered with my organization, tnAchieves, helping first generation college students navigate the college going process. She is investing in students in Tennessee and also taking her experience with our program back to her school to create a similar program! She is a rock star!
Ms. Grijalva inspired me in so many ways while she was my school counselor. She was always there for every student, even those who weren’t on her caseload and every student that comes into contact with her knows how kind and caring she is. Because of Ms. Grijalva I am pursuing a degree in school counseling and I hope to be half the school counselor she is. She deserves this!
Ms. Grijalava is one of the most active and caring counselors I have ever come across. She cares about the kids and produces results. That's why as a college rep for the University of California, Norte Vista is one of my favorite places to visit.
Ms. Grijalva is the best counselor I know. She is so much help to students and has changed so many lives including my life as well. Keep doing what you do, we all appreciate you!
I’ve worked with Ms. Grijalva since early 2018. As a Navy Recruiter, part of my job is outreach with my local community to speak with students, teachers, and school staff. Not only has Priscilla opened doors for this, but it is absolutely it is absolutely evident that this is not just a job for her. It is her passion. She loves her career, and she loves how strongly she impacts the lives of her students. I’ve worked with Many counselors in the Riverside area, but she surpasses every expectation I could have from a counselor. She goes above and beyond at every turn as she proudly shows that her efforts are actually working within her school when she speaks to the school board. Students approach her with ease, and feel comfortable discussing their futures and concerns with her without a shadow of a doubt. Priscilla is just the kind of counselor that the newest generation of students needs to push our community forward.
Ms. Grijalva is a major reason why I am pursuing a career within the field of education. In high school, I wasn’t even a student on her caseload, yet she was always there for me and even now, years later, she continues to guide and encourage me. The care she extends to her students is inevitable and, more than this, it is inspirational. The world needs more educators like Ms. Grijalva and it is a privilege of a lifetime to know her.
Mrs. Grijalva has helped myself and thousands of other kids reach their highest potential. As a counselor, I respected her and trusted her to guide and counsel me accordingly. I turned out pretty great :-) & she is deserving of being the Life Changer Of The Year. Thank You Mrs. Grijalva for your selfless acts; your time, attention, and heart.
Ms. Grijalva is an amazing school counselor who cares tremendously for her students. She always goes above and beyond to inspire them and see them continue on to college or the military. She hosts many events such as the Reach Higher College and career fairs and is always being creative and finding ways to connect with her students through social media and videos promoting continued learning. She is a real winner for the community.
Grijalva is an amazing leader. Her commitment to helping students reach higher towards their future, goes beyond than just her school counseling job title. When theirs not a student seeking her help, she’s often helping out with numerous school activities and is able to connect with the entire school than just the students in her caseload. This is how Grijalva was able to influence a former student like me find opportunities to go to college, and apply for scholarships for college. If it wasn’t for her continuous dedication to the schools entirety, I wouldn’t have even met her nor would I have reached higher. Thank you Grijalva for the help, dedication, and encouragement that you gave me and still provide for your community.
Ms. Grijalva saved my life. School counselors are needed in schools. The impact of mental health is worse during this pandemic. She got me connected to a therapist, clothing at JCPenney and made sure I had a plan to go on for more education after high school. School counselors care but she genuinely cares. The highlight so far of the school year was the beating the odds summit she set up. Mr. Waldo spoke at our school on zoom. He works for the Obama’s. He inspired a lot of us to reach out for help and reminded us that it is okay to reach out for help. Thank you Grijalva
Ms. Grijalva is the epitome of what a school counselor should be. She encourages everyone around her to reach higher. She makes school fun and always does it with a smile.
Ms. Grijalva goes above and beyond for each and everyone of her students, always. She is a true example of being selfless and always being willing and available to help students in their academic and personal goals. She listens, advises and guides students towards making the best the decisions for themselves. Knowing her and witnessing her work and accomplishments with her students, inspires me. Her dedication and commitment to her students has been unmatched by any school counselor I have known in my 16 years of teaching.
Ms. Grijalva is the epitome of what a school counselor should be. She encourages everyone around her to reach higher. She makes school fun and always does it with a smile.
During the school shut down, she managed to convince me to go to college. I was working at a grocery store and told her I couldn’t do that the rest of my life. She helped me apply for FAFSA and community college. She called and emailed all her students over the pandemic to check on them. If it weren’t for her, I wouldn’t be pursuing a college degree. She also helped my friends with food and resources. She led a virtual college signing day that was thoughtful full of celebrities, college reps, and staff members. She even got prizes donated for our senior class.
Ms. Grijalva is a major reason why I am pursuing a career within the field of education. In high school, I wasn’t even a student on her caseload, yet she was always there for me and even now, years later, she continues to guide and encourage me. The care she extends to her students is inevitable and, more than this, it is inspirational. The world needs more educators like Ms. Grijalva and it is a privilege of a lifetime to know her.
Mrs. Grijalva has helped myself and thousands of other kids reach their highest potential. As a counselor, I respected her and trusted her to guide and counsel me accordingly. I turned out pretty great :-) & she is deserving of being the Life Changer Of The Year. Thank You Mrs. Grijalva for your selfless acts; your time, attention, and heart.
Ms. Grijalva is truly one of the most genuine and heartfelt people I have ever met. The drive to ensure that students have the resources they need (and much more) is only a portion of what makes her so amazing. It's through her that I was able to get through high school, and feel supported through everything I did while in high school. She truly is just an advocate for each and every student she comes across and never fails to amaze me in the lengths she will go through for the students at our school. I couldn't have been more grateful to have her as my school counselor and to have been supported by her in all my past, present, and future endeavors. And with all of this, I say the biggest of thank you's to her, for truly making my high school experience great, and aiding me (alongside other students) in the college readying process, we couldn't have done it without her + all of her help. Thank you (:
She defines what a person should be! Always helpful and willing to put others needs before hers in order to help! I am grateful to have known her!
An amazing school counselor that goes above and beyond to support her students and collegues.
Wow, where do I even begin? Priscilla Grijalva truly impacted my life in so many ways. Whether she was helping me with college applications or building floats she always exuded kindness and always had a genuine interest in me. I will always be grateful for her and the positive influence she had in my life.
Priscilla Grijalva is more than deserving of this life changer award. I’ve never met such a hard-working, caring, genuine, and selfless person. Without a doubt I know that Ms. Grijalva will continue to make a difference in the lives of every student she meets.
Me. Grijalva was one of my counselors in high school and a mentor to look up to for years as I began my career in education myself. She has served in need and underprivileged students for so many years, going above and beyond to provide them with support. This support has guided them to reach levels many may have never reached without her. With her, no student slips through the cracks, because she takes it upon herself to chase them down and point them down the right roads. It is an honor to know her and a pleasure to have seen the influence she has had in so many young individuals.
Ms. Grijalva is an amazing councilor and mentor to all of her students. Very deserving of this.
Ms. Grijalva is a major reason why I am pursuing a career within the field of education. In high school, I wasn’t even a student on her caseload, yet she was always there for me and even now, years later, she continues to guide and encourage me. The care she extends to her students is inevitable and, more than this, it is inspirational. The world needs more educators like Ms. Grijalva and it is a privilege of a lifetime to know her.
I have worked many years as a college rep. I have never had a counselor go so above and beyond for the students. Truly a model for how to advocate for our Inland Empire students!
An inspiration and great help.
Dear Ms. Grijalva,
Thank you for all you have done for our school and community. You work so hard. You have changed and saved so many lives. You encourage students to reach for the stars. Who would have thought that the best high school in the world would be recognized by former First Lady, Michelle Obama two years in a row. We are for we grateful for all the work you put in to inspire us to reach higher. The countless hours you put in behind the scenes with Mr. Reyes, the senior English teachers, the community and the entire school showed us that if we work hard, we can achieve our dreams. Your dream for us was to have a Riverside College Signing Day with Michelle Obama and Reach Higher. Though it didn’t happen in Riverside, we experienced it at UCLA and two of our students were on stage speaking in front of thousands of students with Michelle Obama because of your hard work. I know you don’t get credit for that and don’t need it, but know that we saw you. We saw how you believed in us. We saw how you never gave up on your dreams and our dreams. Our school went from a school that didn’t have high college going rates to breaking financial aid and college commitment records. Not only do you inspire us to reach higher, but you inspire us to be better. It is because of you that we are better. You give so many hope. Thank you so much for changing so many lives. In my book, you have always been the best school counselor in the world and the life changer of the year. No award needs to say that. From the bottom of my heart and countless others, thank you!
The best counselor ever!!! Coming from a first generation, low income household, I had knowledge about colleges, educational resources, etc. Not only did Ms. Grijalva help me, but she went above and beyond; she consistently notified us about resources and scholarships, helped us with fafsa/college applications, planned multiple visits by university ambassadors, and made it her goal to get us all registered to vote. Ms. Grijalva played a major role in turning our entire school around. However, what makes her stand out is that her door is always open, whether it’s for help on school related activities or needing someone to talk to about personal problems, she is always there to help.
Where I am at today would not have been possible without the help of Priscilla Grijalva. Since high school, she has always been supportive of my endeavors. It is rare in today's time to find a school counselor as passionate and intentional as Priscilla Grijalva. She doesn't only pour into her current students but also those who no longer attend her school. It has now been six years since I graduated from La Sierra High School, and to this day, she continues to support my aspirations. and helps with any recommendations I may need. I believe Ms. Grijalva deserves this recognition and more because she cares so deeply for her students and is making an impact in our community.
Ms. Grijalva is an amazing role model to all her students. She has such a positive outlook on life, and is constantly encouraging and supportive of us. She is always looking out for the best of her students. Really, all her hard work behind the scenes cannot go unnoticed. Thanks for everything you do, and for all the young lives you continue to impact!
Ms. Grijalva is an exceptional guidance counselor. As an Army recruiter, Ms. Grijalva always allowed me the opportunity to present the options available to students. She enables students to make their own decisions and encourage them to learn about all their options after high school.
Ms. Grijalva is the most supporting counselor I have Ever had. She is always going above and beyond for her students to make sure they succeed. She helped shine the light that put me on the path to be college blind and eventually received my degree in construction engineering. Even in my first year of college I would Reach out to her regarding student loans questions I had, and I wasnt Even her student anymore!
Ms. Grijalva was my school counselor throughout high school.I was a first generation college student and she helped guide me towards that path. As a college student I could always count on her for a letter of recommendation or for a reference. I’ve been out of high school for 6.5 years now and I know that I can still to this day reach out for advice. Ms. Grijalva has always gone above and beyond for every student. I know she genuinely cares for everyone. Thank you Ms. Grijalva for always supporting me!
An inspiration to all!! Ms. Grijalva has made a huge lasting impact in the life of students and made an influence in mine. Without her I would not have made so many memories that I will cherish forever. I met Michelle Obama for the work Ms. Grijalva motivated me in. She always pushed me to follow my dreams and passion and now I’m studying in nursing pursuing a career as an orthopedic surgeon. As a student from a low income community and a school that had a bad history, she made us thrive and outshine our past. She does not give up on students no matter how hard they want to give up. She dedicates so much time, love, passion, and ambition that I didn’t know a person could have. She made a lasting impact on my education and on many others. She helps students who society give up on or shuns upon. She makes sure that the voices of the future generation is heard loud and clear. The power she has on a student to motivate them is outstanding! I never meet a person so compassionate and enduring. She was not only my counselor but a role model and my number one fan. I have thanked her so much every time I saw her but there are no words to describe the impact she made. She made me be seen and made the school with a troubled past be seen as over achieving. She gives second chances and even first chances to students many see as average or below average. She is there day and night, sending emails and making appointments on ways to support our education and future. She is a woman of iron and steel. I owe her my many thanks and education to her.
An amazing guidance counselor! Helped me choose and apply to universities during my senior year of high school. Wouldn’t be where I am without the help of Ms. Grijalva!
Ms. Grijalva has provided significant support to me and is always there for support when needed. She will always provided you with a variety of options to make an informed decision whether it be school related or life in general. The guidance and support she provided me enormously helped with not just mine but many people’s success and is valued.
Pricilla Grijalva, has been one of the most encouraging person that I ever meant. She cares and most importantly she pushes her students beyond their own limits to go to college.
Ms. Grijalva has changed so many students lives. She is always there when she is needed and never lets her students down. Even when they are no longer her students, she is always willing to help and push them for success.
Ms. Grijalva is a great role model to her students. She is helpful, selfless and motivating. Her sweet spirit always puts everyone in a good mood.
Ms. Grijalva was such an amazing mentor for me in High school. Back in 2016 she helped me immensely to come up with a college plan and helped apply last minute to the university that changed my life! She’s awesome!
Ms. Grijalva is absolutely amazing! She is always hard at work wanting to make sure that her students are set up for success and goes above and beyond to provide them the resources they need to succeed. When we had in person classes, she always had her door open and a warm smile on her face. There was never a moment when I felt unwelcome or as if I were intruding. On the contrary, I felt that even more than a counselor, she was one of my greatest supporters. Ms. Grijalva makes Norte Vista an even better place and personally I don’t know if I could be where I am today without all the help and kindness she showed me.
MS Grijalva is the best school counselor I have ever met. So grateful for all the resources and assistance she provides all students and parents. I wish we could clone her. She even is there for her students when she is off. My daughter needed a letter of recommendation and eventhough MS Grijalva was on vacation, she still took the time to provide the letter to my daughter. Every student I talk to about MS Grijalva tells me she's so caring. I hope she's the winner because she deserves it.
I’ve been a teacher for 14 years and I have yet to come across such passionate, motivated and caring person like Ms Grijalva. She cares for all students, and all her students love her equally! Ms. Grijalva is the absolute best counselor there is! She works endlessly and is always looking for innovative ways to stay connected with parents students and community members alike. She is fun, personable and very knowledgeable. She works tirelessly to promote Reach Higher initiatives and financial aid awareness. She takes pride in education all students about opportunities and programs to help them reach their full potential. She helps students meet all their needs to succeed academically and beyond high school. When she moved schools I was heartbroken to have lost the best counselor I have ever had the privilege to work with. She absolutely is deserving of such recognition as her passion for serving not only our students but community goes beyond anyone’s expectations.
I have worked with Mrs. Grijalva as the Marine Corps liaison for 2 years now. Out of all of the counselors I work with, her energy and genuine love for the students is absolutely unmatched. She is so involved, positive and truly wants to make a difference in the student’s lives. She opens the door of opportunity for everything for her students, ranging from: scholarships, FAFSA, Reach Higher, College and Career Fairs, virtual presentations, an informational TikTok, and so much more. Norte Vista High would truly not be the same without Mrs. Grijalva’s presence. I cannot think of anyone more deserving for an honor such as this.
Ms. Grijalava is one of the most active and caring counselors I have ever come across. She cares about the kids and produces results. That's why as a college rep for the University of California, Norte Vista is one of my favorite places to visit.
