Angela Taveraz – Administrative Assistant
When did you become interested in Charter Schools?
I had no previous experience in charter schools. You can say my connection to charter schools was by chance. My supervisor was selected to oversee the Florida Charter Institute at Miami Dade College, and of course, I was assisting my supervisor. What got me at the end was the passion of the team, and I am learning a lot from them.
How would you best describe your current role at FCI?
I provide support to the four pillars of Florida Charter Institute. Additionally I bridge the necessary gaps between Miami Dade College and FL Charter Institute as the partnership grows and flourishes.
What motivates you most in your work with charter schools, and what keeps you passionate about this field?
I think what motivates me the most is the possibility for the young people being served by the schools we support. There’s so much to do and that can be done to support charter schools. What keeps me passionate? Firstly, my colleagues. Seeing their passion for what they do motivates me. Secondly, the school children who really need people who care, manage their education.
Can you share an experience or initiative from your career that you are particularly proud of, and what impact did it have on students or schools?
I am fairly new to the charter schools experience, therefore, I don’t have an experience as of yet. However, working in Miami Dade College for 33 years my proudest moments have been when student assistants that had worked with us while attending classes returned to visit as graduates and professionals.