Where we are now
"One of the biggest drivers to create the CASTLedu program, Ms. Castro-Mitchell shared, came from her parents and the community where she grew up. Both of her parents are first generation immigrants. During her childhood in Los Angeles, they passed their strong background in art as well as their passion for their community onto their daughter. When reflecting on that time in her life, Ms. Castro-Mitchell highlighted how much she loved the many different communities and cultures surrounding, influencing and supporting her. The intersection of culture and art remained prominent throughout Ms. Castro-Mitchell’s life. As a teacher, she finds this intersection to play an important role in her classroom, especially when it comes to students whose first language is not English or who have typically been left behind in traditional educational models, particularly women and people of color.
Along with her love of culture and the arts, Ms. Castro-Mitchell was drawn to science and technology. During her education, Ms. Castro-Mitchell focused some of her coursework on technology and computer science. This track showed her the value of these methods, which is constantly affirmed as she watches more and more technology be integrated into all classrooms. As a teacher, Ms. Castro-Mitchell feels lucky to have a strong background in these areas as so many of her colleagues do not. Without a scientific and technological foundation, it is much more difficult for them both to integrate technology into their classrooms and to teach students about how to use it. From her experience as a student and as a teacher, Ms. Castro-Mitchel knows the critical roles science and scientific thinking play in solving daily problems and thinking about the world critically." This article is written by Acorn’s VP of Communication, Alana Cole, and COO, Ashlee Horn.
Along with her love of culture and the arts, Ms. Castro-Mitchell was drawn to science and technology. During her education, Ms. Castro-Mitchell focused some of her coursework on technology and computer science. This track showed her the value of these methods, which is constantly affirmed as she watches more and more technology be integrated into all classrooms. As a teacher, Ms. Castro-Mitchell feels lucky to have a strong background in these areas as so many of her colleagues do not. Without a scientific and technological foundation, it is much more difficult for them both to integrate technology into their classrooms and to teach students about how to use it. From her experience as a student and as a teacher, Ms. Castro-Mitchel knows the critical roles science and scientific thinking play in solving daily problems and thinking about the world critically." This article is written by Acorn’s VP of Communication, Alana Cole, and COO, Ashlee Horn.
Founder: Sra. Castro-Mitchell
