CAST Participates in First Annual Work-Based Learning Leaders Forum 

This week CAST Schools Deputy Director Jen Maestas and I had the privilege of being included in the first annual Work-Based Learning Leaders Forum hosted by American Student Assistance (ASA).   Like CAST, ASA believes in putting students at the center of the conversation, so we kicked off the 2-day leadership forum by hearing directly… Continue reading CAST Participates in First Annual Work-Based Learning Leaders Forum 

Valero Young Scientist Program at Texas Biomed

Engage with Texas Biomed scientists, explore different career pathways and present a research project. Deadline to Apply is February 21, 2025 Two letters of recommendation completed by a teacher, school counselor, or current school administrator are required Click Here to Apply Program Overview The Valero Young Scientist Program is a FREE, immersive, multidisciplinary program for… Continue reading Valero Young Scientist Program at Texas Biomed

CAST Alumni Spotlight: Santiago Arteaga

Santiago Arteaga has been thriving through his first semester at Incarnate Word since graduating from CAST Med in 2024. At Incarnate Word, Santiago became vice president of the First-Generation Student Organization in which he is responsible for leading meetings and making events for students. Additionally, he also became a Resident Assistant with the Residence Life… Continue reading CAST Alumni Spotlight: Santiago Arteaga

CAST’s Special Relationship with H-E-B

This week I have been fangirling on H-E-B. It’s not because they once again were ranked top grocer in a national ranking, though that is certainly impressive.   Last week, I was invited to join a group of students from CAST Lead High School to visit the e-commerce fulfillment center (EFC) attached to the H-E-B… Continue reading CAST’s Special Relationship with H-E-B

CAST Alumni Spotlight: Diego Villegas

“The leadership skills I gained during my time at the Advanced Learning Academy prepared me for a successful college experience,” Diego Villegas shared as he reflected on his achievements since graduating from ALA in 2021. Since graduation, Diego has been attending the University of Texas at Dallas where he majors in mechanical engineering.    For… Continue reading CAST Alumni Spotlight: Diego Villegas

CAST Student Travel Blog: Mexico City and Monterrey

I am a member of the CAST Schools student advisory, a group of 4-5 students representing each of the 6 CAST Schools. Every year this group is invited to take a global leadership to Mexico. The advisory group typically changes from year to year; however, a few leaders have the opportunity to serve two years.… Continue reading CAST Student Travel Blog: Mexico City and Monterrey

What Impact Does SUSO Have on the Students?

Early on an overcast Friday morning, recent CAST Tech graduate Juan Paz told a roomful of business and civic leaders that that SUSO had changed his life.   One year earlier, he said, he would not have had the courage or the confidence to address this room full of prominent business and civic leaders who… Continue reading What Impact Does SUSO Have on the Students?

How CAST Alumni Transcends Expectations

This week, standing before a small group of state and national visitors at the learning staircase of CAST Tech, alumni Julian Perez reflected on his learning by looking back.    By combining computational and design thinking, I’ve been able to tackle challenges from multiple perspectives and develop more effective solutions.   This week, CAST Tech… Continue reading How CAST Alumni Transcends Expectations

A Letter from Monterrey, Mexico

I began this note from Monterrey Mexico, at a hotel at the edge of the Parque Fundidora, a metal foundry that has been converted into a giant park with museums, amphitheaters and the largest man-made river in Latin America.   I learned a bit more about the park’s use and its history Wednesday afternoon when… Continue reading A Letter from Monterrey, Mexico

Happy Holidays from CAST!

I live near the San Antonio River, and I start most days either running, walking or bicycling along the Mission Reach. I love starting my day in nature, and a bird I pay particular attention to is the Kingfisher. There are several on my route, and one has a spot he returns to one a… Continue reading Happy Holidays from CAST!