Education Committee
The GAHCC is committed to education because it is an avenue for workforce development. Our goal is to build a strong base of students, parents and advisors who will serve as a cadre of advocates and supporters of education. To join the Education Committee contact Stefan J. Molina at smolina@gahcc.org.
Committee Members
| Amelia Lopez, MWM DesignGroup, Committee Chair | ||
| Lillie Almanza, HACA | Sandy Alcala, Con Mi MADRE | |
| Anna Marie Arredondo, IBM | Jazmin Acuna, Austin Partners in Education | |
| Jesus Armendariz, Valverdi Residential | Therese Castañón-Griffith, Regions Financial, Austin | |
| Melanie Chasteen, Big Brothers Big Sisters | Elizabeth Gonzales, New York Life | |
| Pat Delgado, DMD Design Works | Norma Maldonado, Martin Middle School | |
| Irma A. González, González Consulting | Janette Miller, HACA | |
| Melissa Martinez, Texas Gas Service | Wendy Nance, YMCA | |
| Janet Reyes, The Whelen Group | Alex Torres, AISD | |
| Val Velasquez, Casa Blanca Realty | ||
GAHCC STEM Mentoring Program
Purpose of Program: To inform and encourage students in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math through entertaining and interactive activities.
Scope of Work: The GAHCC will work with 15 sixth grade students once a month during advisory period. During these monthly sessions, the students, along with their assigned mentor, will participate in activities exploring STEM industries. The student’s family will be welcome to participate and snacks will be provided. The monthly sessions will last through May 2011.
Mentoring: Each student will be assigned a mentor. The purpose of the mentor is not to advise the student on life issues, but to guide them through the exploration of STEM activities. It will be required that the mentor meet with the student once a month during the scheduled STEM activity session.
Real Life Connections Program
Purpose of Program: To encourage students to pursue pertinent and sustainable careers through various experiences in the workplace.
Scope of Work: The GAHCC Education Committee will work with Chamber Members to coordinate field trip locations. The GAHCC Education Committee will contact school counselors to inform them of the Real Life Connections Program that the GAHCC offers to local schools. The Real Life Connections Program will serve middle and high school students at Title 1 schools.
If you are a business professional and are interested in having students visit your business, or if you work with a school who could benefit from this program, please contact Stefan J. Molina at smolina@gahcc.org.
