Lincoln Community High Student, Alison Turner, Awarded Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship

 

[July 23, 2024]    Onward Injury Law is proud to announce Alison Turner as one of the recipients of the Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship. This $1,000 scholarship is awarded to outstanding students across central Illinois who are pursuing higher education with the goal of becoming educators.

Alison Turner, a resident of Lincoln, and 2024 graduate of Lincoln Community High School has shown exceptional academic achievement and a deep commitment to education. To qualify for this scholarship, students must maintain a GPA of 3.0 or higher and submit a 750-word essay reflecting on the impact of a special teacher in their lives and the lessons they will carry forward in their own teaching careers. Alison's essay was chosen out of dozens of other candidates from the area.

Alison's essay highlighted the profound influence of her high school Spanish teacher. "Señora Gilbert, had the greatest impact on my education. She was always there to help and push me when I needed it. When things got tough, she knew exactly how to get me back on track and encouraged me to rise to the challenge. Even now, I hear her voice in my head when I struggle, keeping me focused. I hope to be that same encouraging voice for my future students." said Alison.

Onward Injury Law established the teaching scholarship in memory of Mary Rohrscheib, Onward’s founder Josh Rohrscheib’s grandmother. Mary was a devoted third and fourth-grade teacher who made an impact on many young lives. The scholarship aims to support aspiring teachers like Alison who are committed to making a positive difference in the lives of future generations.

"We are thrilled to recognize Alison for her outstanding achievements and her dedication to the field of education," said Josh Rohrscheib, Owner and Managing Attorney at Onward Injury Law. "We are confident that Alison will inspire and shape the lives of her future students just like Señora Gilbert did for her."

For more information about the Mary Rohrscheib Teaching Scholarship and Onward Injury Law’s commitment to supporting education, please visit onwardinjurylaw.com.

About Onward Injury Law:

Onward Injury Law is an award-winning personal injury law firm serving Bloomington and central Illinois. With a strong commitment to their community, Onward Injury Law provides quality legal services to those suffering through a challenging time in their lives while giving back to the communities they serve through various initiatives and charitable contributions.

[Brook Paslay
Director of Marketing & Community Engagement
Onward Injury Law ]