All parents are welcome to enjoy an evening with Alex Kajitani.
Fifteen years ago, Alex Kajitani was a struggling new teacher in one of California's poorest neighborhoods. His students were unmotivated, unengaged, and uninterested in what he was teaching. Demoralized and desperate, he set out on a journey to turn his class, and his life, around.
Today, Alex holds the title of California Teacher of the Year and was a Top-4 Finalist for National Teacher of the Year, 2009. However, Alex is quick to admit that the toughest students he has ever taught, happen to be his own kids. His journey-- from frustrated new teacher (and parent!) to being honored at The White House-- is one he now shares with parents across the country, to inspire them to new heights and fresh ways of thinking about their own children, and how to help them be successful, happy people.
To make this event possible partial funding was provided by The ESC 17 Family Involvement in Schools Project ($300,000) (90%) DD funds; $33,333) (10%) non-federal resources ~ TEXAS COUNCIL for DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES & Region 17 Migrant Shared