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YES Prep Alumnus, Pedro Alcaraz, Welcomes New Teachers to YES Prep

July 19, 2011 by Tenesha Villanueva

YES Prep will welcome a strong force of new and veteran teachers this month.  This is the last of 3 letters from YES Prep alumni, welcoming new teachers into the YES Prep family: 

Dear New Teachers,

On behalf of all YES Prep students—former, current, and future—I would like to extend a warm welcome and congratulations! No matter if you are becoming a proud Wizard, Trailblazer, Maverick, Explorer, Cavalier, Force, Legend, or Marvel, one thing is certain: you are now part of a growing family, and this family is hungry for success!

As a former YES Prep student, I can only describe life at YES Prep by its motto: “Whatever It Takes!” When I wasn’t studying for Physics and Chemistry, I was preparing for AP exams. Then there was study hall, tutoring middle school students, student

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Alumni Spotlight: Matthew Longoria, YES Prep Southeast Class of 2005

July 15, 2011 by Tenesha Villanueva

Matthew Longoria graduated from YES Prep Southeast in 2005.  He attended Sam Houston State University where he majored Public Relations w/ Sociology minor and graduated in 2009.  Matthew currently works at Houston Museum of Natural Science in the Astronomy department.   

Matthew on his experience at YES Prep…

What is your favorite YES Prep memory?

My family and I had the honor of representing YES Prep at the White House on October 12, 2001. I, along with my brother, led the nation in the Pledge of Allegiance and stood by President Bush as he signed a proclamation of higher education for Hispanic students. Afterward, we mingled with top military brass and White House officials at a reception in the State Dining Room. On top of that, we flew into a high alert DC one month after

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YES Prep Alumna, Ruby Serrano, Welcomes New Teachers to YES Prep

July 12, 2011 by Tenesha Villanueva

YES Prep will welcome a strong force of new and veteran teachers this month.  This is the second of 3 letters from YES Prep alumni, welcoming new teachers into the YES Prep family:

 Welcome to YES Prep!

As a former YES Prep student, and now alumni, I would like to formally welcome you as well as congratulate you on becoming a part of one of the best families around!

First off, I would like to tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Ruby Serrano, and I am a proud recent graduate of YES Prep Southwest! Being a part of the first graduating class was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I was very excited to complete my journey as well as a little bit sad to leave my Maverick family. Although I am no longer a YES Prep student, my YES family will always be a part of

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YES Prep Southwest Alumna, Crystal Usoro, Welcomes New Teachers to YES Prep

July 05, 2011 by Tenesha Villanueva

YES Prep will welcome a strong force of new and veteran teachers later this month.  This is the first of 3 letters from YES Prep alumni, welcoming new teachers into the YES Prep family:

Dear New Teachers,

 Welcome to the YES Prep family! My name is Crystal Usoro and I am a graduate of YES Prep Southwest’s Class of 2011. As a member of the newest alumni class, I am excited to share my experiences with you and offer some advice from a student’s perspective. 

I came to YES Prep in 2004, the year the Southwest campus opened. I had no idea what I was getting myself into by signing the contract Mr. Claflin placed in front of me during my home visit. You may feel the same way. You are about to enter an unfamiliar environment with new expectations and different teaching styles. However,

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Alumni Spotlight:  Alexzandria Cormier-Hill, YES Prep Southeast Class of 2006

June 29, 2011 by Tenesha Villanueva

Alexzandria Cormier-Hill graduated from YES Prep Southeast in 2006.  She attended the University of North Texas where she majored in Marketing, minored in Fashion Merchandising and graduated in May 2011.  Alex currently serves as Social Media Coordinator at Integrated Cloud Solutions in Dallas, Texas.    

Alex on her experience at YES Prep…

What is your favorite YES Prep memory?

There are many YES Prep memories I would consider my favorite. But since I can only pick one, I would say it would have to be a venting session all the girls had on our 7^thgrade spring trip. A group of my friends and I recognized the tension between many of our peers and decided to approach it head on. We asked a teacher to help us gather up the all the girls, had our own assembly and hashed all our

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