Priam Nuques: CAST Alumni Spotlight
Since graduating from CAST STEM in 2024, Priam Nuques has been attending St. Mary’s University pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Energy. Priam has also been maintaining a strong […]
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Who We Are Becoming: A Message from Jennifer Maestas
About six months ago, I was preparing for my final interview to become CAST’s Executive Director. The board had asked me to tell my leadership story, and like many educators,
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CAST Tech Alumni Spotlight: Joseph Gentile
One of the biggest ways CAST Tech impacted me was through the three years I spent learning about IT and cybersecurity from my amazing teacher, Mrs. Jones.” Joseph Gentile, reflected
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A Final Message from Jeanne Russell: Gratitude and a Continuing Movement
A movement is not built by one individual, but by a coalition, a community. I want to thank each of you who have joined with CAST Schools to interrupt patterns
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CAST Alumni Spotlight: Esther Alele
In the past few years since graduating from CAST STEM in 2024, Esther Alele has been expanding her horizon as both a student and a young professional. Esther currently attends
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Alumni Spotlight: Montserrat Monreall
Montserrat Monreal, ALA ‘19 has blazed her own trail as a first-generation college student. After graduating from the Advanced Learning Academy, Montserrat earned her Bachelor of Business degree from St.
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From Within: Growing the Next Generation of CAST Leaders
Written by Jeanne Russell At CAST Schools, we believe in nurturing our homegrown talent. Of course, this starts with a belief in our students, and their gifts and talents. But
CAST Alumni Spotlight: Adrian Hernandez
Adrian Hernandez, CAST STEM ‘23 initially attended college to pursue Mortuary Science while working part-time at the Majestic & Empire Theater and The Espee. Through his work experience, he discovered a
Engaging Future LEADers with CAST Lead
Wednesday morning, as a sea of 8th grade students fanned out across a UTSA ballroom, social studies Manuel Vega looked across the room and pronounced: “the future of our city
Choice-Filled Lives: Three Tools to Help Young People Build Relationships That Change Outcomes
At CAST Schools, we believe social capital shouldn’t be something young people stumble into by accident of birth or zip code. It should be designed — intentionally, equitably, and with