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Unlocked Opportunities: Sunset High School to New York City
0Growing up, Jazmine T. found inspiration in the pages of fantasy and adventure books, immersing herself in the characters’ quests. Now, she’s about to embark on her own exciting journey, with her next chapter taking her from Sunset High School to Barnard College in New York City on a full-ride scholarship. Raised in Mexico, Jazmine turned to books when she felt alone after moving to Dallas to live with her aunt, away from her parents. Not only did books provide comfort, but they also served as a tool for learning English. “Books gave me the passion and motivation to stay…
Dallas ISD school in Pleasant Grove stands out as a hidden gem
0Standing in the heart of southeast Dallas, a unique gem known as School for the Talented & Gifted in Pleasant Grove offers expanding opportunities to its students. Established in 2018 with three grade levels, the A-rated school began as a renovated church and is rapidly transforming the educational landscape. Before STAG, students seeking a Montessori or magnet school would have to travel outside their neighborhood. Now in its sixth year, it includes two additional grade levels, setting itself apart as the only fourth through eighth grade magnet dual-language campus in Texas. For Reymundo Cervantes-Guajardo, the current principal and a 2023…
Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month spotlight: Toni Garabete
0In learning a new language, Toni Garabete, a French teacher at J. L. Long Middle School hopes his students will not only be comfortable communicating in a language other than English, he also wants them to expand their world. “I would like to transmit a passion to the students towards French, towards getting to know the French-speaking world,” Garabete said. “If they are on vacation in France or another French-speaking areas like Quebec, I want them to not only communicate but to appreciate things like the food and culture. Language expands your world.” Garabete, who has been a French teacher…
Finding creative solutions, Townview teacher empowers student to find new passion
0When Ismael E., a senior at the School of Science and Engineering at Yvonne A. Ewell Townview Center, met his computer science teacher for the first time, it was through a screen when classes were taught virtually. “But that did not stop him from masterfully teaching computer science to the future generation,” Ismael said. “He always explained to us with great detail and allowed us to use our creativity to solve problems.” That was Ismael’s introduction to the computer science world, and he was hooked from day one. He credits his teacher, Christian Florczak, for nurturing his new passion. “Usually,…