Jose is the Educational Technology Specialist at Slauson Academy. He attended CSULA, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Urban Learnings. He began teaching where he knew he could make a difference. In the classroom, Jose became aware of the widening gap in 21st-century skills within his students' colleges and parents so he went back to school in hopes to help close that gap. He received his M.A in Education with an emphasis on leadership and technology. He has worked as a freelancer for several nonprofit organizations creating curriculum as well as creating specific training and onboarding experiences in the corporate world. He has worked in the nonprofit sector as a Media and Design specialist, where he created digital learning tools for youth. Now he has the pleasure of working with Slauson Academy as an ETS. He is committed to empowering youth, parents, and educators in underserved communities to become 21st-century digital citizens. In his free time he enjoys any type of adventure if it helps him disconnect a bit. Hiking, biking, camping, playing sports going to the beach and more. He also loves to do whatever he can to help give back to the community which is why he founded RYP_Adventures where they like to go on adventures build positive relationships, focus on physical and mental wellness, while focusing on humanitarian aid.