attendance , encouraging parental participation , and facilitating workshops for educators . It ’ s also to make tangible differences in student ’ s lives .
Josember Jimenez is an Erwin junior who admits he had difficulty with his transition into high school . Attendance was a challenge this year as he tried to work and go to school . But , with Brown ’ s help , he is getting the most out of his high school education .
“ It makes some things easier for me . If we need someone for help , we have her . It ’ s like having a friend here we can count on for everything ,” Josember said .
Brown pictured with another Juntos student , Josember Jimenez , who writes about becoming a psychologist or car mechanic .
know about success for students is that it all hinges on connections within the school .”
This year , Brown ’ s goals include boosting student
He joined JUNTOS ( which means ‘ together ’ in Spanish ) this year . This program helps students get on a path to college and a career .
“ To be honest I wasn ’ t thinking about going to college , but now I am . I ’ m thinking about which career ,” he said with a smile . “ I want to be a psychologist or mechanic because I love cars .”
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