It is with great honor that I assume the role of CEO at The Accelerated Schools. I am deeply grateful for the opportunity to work with such a dedicated and talented community of educators and staff. Your hard work and partnership are the cornerstones of our tradition of excellence, and I am excited to continue building on this strong foundation.

This work is deeply personal to me. My family moved here from El Salvador in 1980 and I was raised in East Hollywood by a single mother who cleaned houses to put food on the table. I am the first person in my family to graduate from high school and college. My college degree has been the largest difference maker in my life because it has provided me with access to the world, a career, and a socioeconomic ladder.

I have dedicated most of my professional life to serving youth who come from similar circumstances because we know that our students can achieve at high levels when we provide them with the right care and support. This is my life’s purpose and it is why I am excited to be part of The Accelerated Schools’ mission of graduating students who are prepared to succeed at the university and career of their choice.

Over the summer and Fall months, I will be visiting TAS classrooms and schools to get to know you, our students and our community. I want to listen to your experiences to help inform how we will move together over the next couple of years to serve our students.

TAS’ commitment to academic excellence and the well-being of our students remains our top priority. Thank you for your continued dedication and support. I look forward to the incredible work we will accomplish together.