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Dr. Maricela Alarcón, affectionately known as Dr. Mari, is honored and excited to lead CAST Med and CAST Imagine. An SAISD alum herself, Dr. Mari has over 19 years of experience in education and has served in various capacities, from classroom teacher to Principal, as well as Partnership Coordinator at ALA, where she helped connect students to work-based opportunities. Dr. Mari earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and Sociology from Rice University, a Masters in Bilingual Education from Our Lady of the Lake University, and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership from the University of Texas at San Antonio.
The Centers for Applied Science and Technology (CAST) Network is a tax-exempt organization as described in Section 501 (c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Service code. CAST Schools are partnership schools with a focus on STEM careers, project based learning and work-based learning. Key partners include public school districts, higher education institutions, and local employers from target industries.
