The march to class can often be a constant, looming dread for students. But in order to succeed, students are constantly told an education is necessary. For many, this pursuit of education a rugged path littered with obstacles, such as a lack of understanding or ill preparedness.
The journey is difficult, and in order to prepare for it, many students have reached out for support in their efforts. Among the supporters is Silver Creek’s newest Spanish teacher Adrian Buenrostro.
The journey is difficult, and in order to prepare for it, many students have reached out for support in their efforts. Among the supporters is Silver Creek’s newest Spanish teacher Adrian Buenrostro.
“One of the biggest pieces of advice I give my students every day is to continue education and to continue advocating for their ideals.” Buenrostro said.
Buenrostro came to the United States from Mexico when he was seventeen and lacked proficiency in English. He has made it his duty to support students in their journey towards a higher education, especially those within minority groups because of his own experiences growing up.
Buenrostro assists students in the pursuit of a college education by attempting to integrate such advice with his standard curriculum. He has set out to provide students with the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge they need in order to reach the education they desire.
Buenrostro assists students in the pursuit of a college education by attempting to integrate such advice with his standard curriculum. He has set out to provide students with the necessary skills, tools, and knowledge they need in order to reach the education they desire.
“My goal is to be able to have a unit embedded in my teaching to teach students about college, and every year will be a little different.” Buenrostro said.
“For example, through that unit of college, my goal will be to teach students the difference between CSUs, UCs, and privates and the difference between financial aid, private aid, and scholarships.” He said.
Apart from providing knowledge and skills, Buenrostro believes in instilling a growth mindset in students-- one that allows them to transcend failures and negative thoughts in order to continue advancing their knowledge. He suggests that students should have a flexible approach when it comes to their plans for the future.
To Buenrostro, his role as a teacher holds special significance. He feels that, as teachers, he and his colleagues are instrumental in the future successes of students and must provide students a proper model to draw inspiration from.
“My goal is to always talk to my colleagues about the importance of being the role model for their students.” Buenrostro said.
“We are the hope for a lot of different students, we are the face of the future and through that face, students are able to see us as a motivation and as a role model.”
Apart from providing knowledge and skills, Buenrostro believes in instilling a growth mindset in students-- one that allows them to transcend failures and negative thoughts in order to continue advancing their knowledge. He suggests that students should have a flexible approach when it comes to their plans for the future.
To Buenrostro, his role as a teacher holds special significance. He feels that, as teachers, he and his colleagues are instrumental in the future successes of students and must provide students a proper model to draw inspiration from.
“My goal is to always talk to my colleagues about the importance of being the role model for their students.” Buenrostro said.
“We are the hope for a lot of different students, we are the face of the future and through that face, students are able to see us as a motivation and as a role model.”