Author Archives: Obed Arango Hisijara

Interview with Carlos Chavez: CCATE mentor and Intern; start of Pfizer partnership

Carlos Chavez has been with CCATE since 2018. He is a Mexican-American first generation college student studying Computer Science at Temple University. He enjoys promoting equality and diversity in STEM, as well as programming, working out and drinking coffee. He grew up in Norristown where he was very aware of the lack of resources and […]

Interview with Dr. Monica D’Antonio: School Board Member and CCATE Teacher

How do you feel about the recent rally against Joseph Gale? In what ways do you think this gathering was necessary, and what do you hope it accomplishes?  There have been two rallies against Joe Gale this past week: one at the Montgomery County Courthouse and one at Joe Gale’s home (actually, it was at his parents’ […]

El feminicidio de Vanessa Guillén

5 de julio del 2020, por Obed Arango.“Si nuestra indignación es verdadera, y deseamos salir a protestar, es importante reflexionar profundamente en el sexismo sistémico, el machismo y la misoginia”. OA El pasado 22 de abril la Especialista Vanessa Guillén, miembro del ejército de los Estados Unidos, y quien trabajaba en la la base de […]

Interview with Tessi Ruiz: Reading Circle Teacher, Girls Group Facilitator, and Soccer Team Coach

Tessi Ruiz has been with CCATE since 2013 when she began with the Red Cross Club. Since then, she has volunteered to take on several other important roles at CCATE which have included coaching the soccer teams that play in a recreational league in Norristown as well as facilitating the girls group and the reading […]

Entrevista con Tessi Ruiz: maestra del círculo de lectura, facilitadora del grupo de chicas, y entrenadora de los equipos de fútbol

Tessi Ruiz se unió a CCATE en el 2013 cuando comenzó con el Club de la Cruz Roja. Desde entonces, ella ha asumido otros papeles importantes en CCATE como voluntaria, que han incluido entrenar a los equipos de fútbol que juega en una liga recreativa en Norristown, facilitar uno de los grupos de chicas y dirigir el círculo […]