LEI celebrates 25th Anniversary honoring the past and building for tomorrow
Twenty-five years of success helping Latine youth and families, and we’re getting ready for the next 25 years! A new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was signed with Worcester Public Schools (WPS) and Worcester State University. In the photo, WPS Superintendent Dr. Rachel Monárrez, Worcester State University President Barry Maloney, and LEI Executive Director Dr. Maria Juncos-Gautier are shown after signing the renewed MOU to continue this important partnership. In the background witnessing the event are distinguished LEI founders who were present when it all began 25 years ago.
LEI remains committed to improving the academic achievement and well-being of Latino students (grades K-16) and their families in the City of Worcester. This mission is more important than ever, considering that nearly 50% of WPS students are Latino and 30% are English learners.
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We are humbled and encouraged to receive recognition from state and local leaders
Congressman Jim McGovern
Worcester City Mayor Joseph M. Petty
State Senators Robyn Kennedy and Michael Moore, and State Representative John Mahoney
Senator Robyn Kennedy
Worcester City Manager Eric Batista
emphasizing how it allowed him to open doors of opportunity for young Latinos and led him on a journey to be appointed as City Manager of Worcester. The City Manager also presented a Certificate of Special Congressional Recognition bestowed by United States Senators Edward J. Markey and Elizabeth Warren in recognition of outstanding and invaluable service to the community.
District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr.
Fabiola Mendez
Chandler-La Familia Elementary School Chorus
Thank you to all our attendees for making this event a huge success
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Left: Special thank-you to Gladys Rodriguez Parker for her invaluable support and assistance, pictured here with Congressman McGovern.
Right: Special thank you to Sarai Rivera Sandoz for her invaluable support and assistance, pictured here with Worcester County District Attorney Joseph D. Early Jr., United Way of Central MA President Tim Garvin, WSU President Maloney, and State Representative John Mahoney.
Left: Master of Ceremony Julio Ricardo Varela and WSU President Barry Maloney.
Middle: Meena Mehta, Dr. Maria Juncos Gautier, Mary Jo Marion and Dr. Mariana Calle.
Right: WPS Deborah Gonzalez, James Caradonio and Kathy Orengo.
Yetzi Villegas Bautista, Josephine Falero, Walter Ordonez, Kathy Orengo, Jacob Hainsworth, Jaycie Jauregui, Isalby Martinez, Sofia Silva-Rosa, and Cathy Goodwin.
Left: Debbie Mallinson, Miguelina Peralta-Bobrik, Mari Gonzalez, Suzanne Graham Anderson, Carmen Rosado, and Elizabeth Cruz.
Right: Iris Delgado, Yolanda Villamil, Rosa Maria Torres-Salas, Paola Uribe, Leopoldo Negron Cruz, Lisbey Villamil, George Cortez, and Hermila Cortez.
