Meet Mrs. Herrada

My name is Andrea Herrada and I am an educator and project manager. I am currently located in Pittsburgh, PA.

I am Latina/Hispanic, mother of 3 daughters, married to my high school sweetheart and a 2x WGU Alumni.

I didn't always plan on becoming an educator but I did know I wanted to work with children in some capacity. After initially completing my first semester at my local community college, I switched my Associates degree major from Social Worker to Teacher Preparation. I graduated with my Associates of Arts in May of 2014.

***Flashback to July 2008 (my highschool freshman summer) this is when I met my amazing high school sweetheart, now husband, Oscar Herrada. We dated from 2008 until 2014 when we became engaged. We had our first daughter on July 16, 2015 and tied the knot on May 9, 2016.***

I continued my college education at Western Governor's University (go Night Owls!) to receive my Bachelors of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies (Elementary Education focus) in December 2019.

We welcomed our second daughter on January 12, 2020.

We welcome our third daughter on September 10, 2022.

I graduated from Western Governor's University completing my Master's of Arts degree in Mathematics Education in May 2025. Although my heart is in the classroom with my students, I would like to use the mathematical expertise in my pursuit towards a STEM Education doctorate's degree to become an adjunct professor while acquiring a role within a space industry.

My goal is to make STEM fields, especially space, more accesible to those who may not have the resources to pursue a career path within STEM. As a Hispanic women, and first time college gradaute, this is KEY to my vision moving forward. As space research continues to grow, we need to ensure there is accessibility for all who may help propel this research!

I currently relocated to Pittsburgh, PA from Tampa, FL while working as a Project Manager in the non-profit sector. I am currently a Space Studies Graduate candidate at American Public University while also serving as a Mission Control Officer at the APUS Analog Research Group for ARG-10i and ARG-11i Missions at the ILMAH Habitat.

My hobbies include foodie, website designing, and traveling. My family inspires me daily to be a better educator while continously learning myself each day.

~a.h.~

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