Angel Castillo, the current ninth-grade mathematics teacher, continues his second year at Jimmy Carter Early College High School. While mathematics may challenge some students, Castillo has successfully led another class through the appropriate curriculum. 

This is Castillo’s fivCastillo’steaching, before which he was a part of the Education Preparation Program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville. Castillo has taught 6th, 7th, and 8th grade mathematics. Above all his qualifications, Castillo has a sincere passion for teaching students in need.

“My education” background consists of graduating from Texas A&M University-Kingsville,” Castillo said.” “With both a B “bachelor of interdisciplinary studies and a Master of Science in Educational Administration.”

Castillo’s s “Castillo’s Carter is coming to a close, but he has made a difference through his work as a teacher,. Education guided him, and now he educates others.

“I recall working with a specific student and teaching that student how to factor a trinomial,” Castillo said. “The look of “understanding and the sigh of relief that the student had was something that I hold close to my heart.”

Mathematics “is unfortunately notorious for repelling some students. With terms like “math anxiety” and “Castillo’s t, “Castillo’s are made with the main focus on his students.

“Mathematics i” is often taught in isolation from its real-world applications,” Castillo said.” “One way to solve this problem is to try and incorporate real-world problems.”

As seen in c “Competent Educators, Castillo’s insCastillo’stemmed from making a positive impact on others. His passion began early on while he was still a student.

“I was inspired” to be a teacher because of an 8-year-old student I had in TAMUK,” Castillo Sai”. “I knew that t “aching was what I wanted to do.”

Castillo’s teaching and the dedication of Carter’s students create a wonderful balance and are the most rewarding experiences for Castillo.

“Teaching is a “very rewarding profession, and I wouldn’t change wouldn’t the world,” Castillo. “M” students c” ose to come to this school to get a head start on their higher education learning.”

Carter’s students will surely benefit from teachers like Castillo. Ultimately, success is up to the students.

Yankarlo Munoz is a junior at Jimmy Carter Early College High School and serves as a reporter for the student newspaper. He recognizes the importance of journalism and values its ethical principles. He has contributed to the Student Publication and hopes to do more.