Rylie Fitzmaurice – Breaking Barriers

Rylie Fitzmaurice

She / Her

Favorite Typeface: New Nord
Favorite Software: Illustrator
Dream Job: Graphic Designer for a Makeup/Skincare company

Rylie Fitzmaurice is a Graphic Designer based in Arizona who is pursuing a B.S. degree in Graphic Design at Arizona State University and a certificate in Marketing Essentials. Starting with drawing as a kid, she has always been interested in using her creativity as much as possible. With multidisciplinary design skills in web, print, marketing, social media, etc. she is ready to face the professional world to find a niche or continue exploring multiple avenues of design.

Breaking Barriers: Language Barriers in K-8

Education

There are over 5 million English Language Learners (ELLs) in the United States. In K-8 education, kids in specialized language programs remain consistently behind their non-ELL peers, damaging their chances for greater academic opportunities. Overall, ELLs have lower graduation rates and lower rates of achieving higher education in the future.