“Joanna Castillo, an active member in several organizations at Jimmy Carter Early College High School, credits her parents as her primary motivation for academic success.”
They have made many sacrifices for her to experience and enjoy all of this, and she thanks them for always supporting her.
Castillo is involved in the National Honor Society, Texas Association of Future Educators, National Beta Club, and Mu Alpha Theta. She takes pride in her involvement and position in school life.
”I started actively participating in these extracurricular activities for two reasons: first, I enjoy having the ability to contribute within my community, and second, it has brought me many new and impactful experiences,” Castillo said.
Castillo acknowledges the challenges but embraces them. She engages by using her organizational skills to the best of her abilities. For instance, Castillo has a personal planner that helps her keep track of her duties.
“I balance my extracurricular activities by using time management effectively, which has taught me to handle my responsibilities properly,” Castillo said.
Castillo’s effective time management allows her to minimize stress while remaining dedicated to her academic success and personal growth.
“I believe that it will be worth it in the end because being part of clubs and organizations has taught me to reinforce skills that will help me in the future,” Castillo said.
