Most elementary education majors spend their Friday mornings focused on lesson plans. But Laci Rubio, a junior at Catholic University, spent a recent Friday morning in the chambers of the Supreme Court of the United States.
Accompanied by fellow students involved in the University’s Campus Ministry/women’s ministry team, Rubio had the rare opportunity to sit down with Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett to discuss the intersection of faith, family, and a life of public service.
For Rubio, who is preparing for a career in the classroom rather than the courtroom, Justice Barrett’s insights felt less like formal advice and more like a shared roadmap for a life of purpose.
“I loved hearing Justice Barrett’s perspective on balancing her career with motherhood and her faith,” Rubio said. “Although law is not my field of study, she gave great insight on how these intertwine.”
The visit highlighted a unique advantage of studying in the nation’s capital: the ability to learn from global leaders regardless of one’s major. Rubio noted that the experience offered a depth of knowledge "far deeper than what a classroom alone can provide."
As Rubio prepares to begin her own teaching career in the next two years, she isn't just taking away memories of a famous building. She’s taking away a blueprint for how to lead with integrity.
“This is an experience I am incredibly grateful for,” Rubio reflected.
