Future Institute
The real test of a high school education is how it plays out afterward. CAN graduates are successful, hardworking, and are making contributions in diverse fields. Here are just a few of the many paths taken by Concept Alumni.

Alumni Spotlight
(Week of Feb 1, 2016)

Roberto Jasso

Roberto Jasso is an Alumnus of Chicago Math and Science Academy, Class of 2009.

Briefly, describe your career path.
After graduating Chicago Math and Science Academy in 2009, I went on to attend Illinois State University and received my Bachelor of Science degree in Social Science/History. After graduating, the very next week I started working as a paraprofessional back at CMSA. The following school year, of 2014, I received a position at Horizon Science Academy McKinley Park as an 8th an 9th grade Social Studies and History teacher. I am currently there now.
 
How are you a game changer?
By working at a school in an urban setting, I am able to be a game changer that impacts the students I teach. I am invested in my students’ lives and I am there for support when they don’t have it anywhere else. I am currently a Concept Young Scholars Program mentor to ten boys and have the opportunity to guide them in the right direction, while introducing them to the real world and preparing them for the future.
 
Your favorite Concept Schools memory?
My favorite Concept Schools memory was when we participated in an overnight ACT camp at HSA Cleveland’s high school campus. I had the opportunity to meet students from Cleveland and bond with my friends from CMSA.
 
Where is your career headed?
In the very near future, I plan to begin a master’s program in Educational Administration. One day I hope to be an administrator at a Concept school. In the meantime, I am looking forward to serving in the Concept Alumni Network.
 
How has your Concept Schools experience helped shape your success?
Concept Schools has dedicated teachers that lead wonderful programs to shape children. For me, it was programs such as National Honor Society and student government that allowed me to grow as a leader and a well-rounded individual. I look back on those teachers and try to model my teaching philosophy around them. Another aspect Concept Schools offers that other schools don’t is that they kept in contact with me throughout college and offered constant support.
 
How do you support and participate in the Concept Alumni?
To support and participate in Concept Alumni I have hosted alumni networking events. These include the Thanksgiving Alumni Dinner and the CMSA Alumni Reunion. Also, I am currently the treasurer of the Concept Alumni Network Advisory Board Chicago.
 
Concept Alumni Network (CAN) invites suggestions for Alumni Spotlights!
Do you know a Concept Alum(s) who has:
  • An interesting job?
  • An extraordinary story to tell?
  • Made a difference in his/her community?
  • Been a role model for others?
Contact us at alumni@conceptschools.org for more information

   Recent Alumni Spotlights

(Week of
January 30, 2017)

(Week of
January 16, 2017)

(Week of
January 9, 2017)

(Week of
December 19, 2016)

(Week of
November 28, 2016)
Jeovana Ibarra
(Week of
November 21, 2016)
Daniel Lopez
(Week of
November 7, 2016)
Alea Curtis
(Week of
October 31, 2016)
Darius Harmon
(Week of
October 24, 2016)
Farooq Khan
(Week of
October 10, 2016)
Brandon Williams
(Week of
September 26, 2016)
Magally Solis
(Week of
September 19, 2016)
Brandon Wilhoite
(Week of
June 27, 2016)
Evangeline List
(Week of
June 20, 2016)
Paulina Razo
(Week of
June 13, 2016)
Cameron Cross
(Week of
June 6, 2016)
Jacob Nagl
(Week of
May 30, 2016)
Adam Decker
(Week of
May 23, 2016)
Michael Trendle
(Week of
May 16, 2016)
Marissa Thomason
(Week of
May 9, 2016)
Damilola Oyedokun
(Week of
Apr 25, 2016)
Daniel Lopez
(Week of
Apr 11, 2016)
Tiffany Norman
(Week of
Apr 4, 2016)
Jayana Stokes
(Week of
Mar 28, 2016)
Da'Marcus Reese
(Week of
Mar 21, 2016)
Simone Tilmon
(Week of
Mar 14, 2016)
Jose Ruiz
(Week of
Mar 7, 2016)
Cesar Naja
(Week of
Feb 29, 2016)
Priscilla Daboni
(Week of
Feb 22, 2016)
Ty'Meisha Funches
(Week of
Feb 15, 2016)
Michelle Lopez
(Week of
Feb 8, 2016)
Jasmond Young
(Week of
Feb 1, 2016)
Roberto Jasso
(Week of
Jan 25, 2016)
Serah Ladipo
(Week of
Jan 18, 2016)
Ellen Hoffman
(Week of
Jan 11, 2016)
Joseph Easley
(Week of
Jan 4, 2016)
Hamza Shah
(Week of
Dec 28, 2015)
Martin Enem
(Week of
Dec 21, 2015)
Natenon Tongtae
(Week of
Dec 14, 2015)
Icesis Z. Scott
(Week of
Dec 7, 2015)
Fatoumata Keita
(Week of
Nov 30, 2015)
Winifred Obanor
(Week of
Nov 23, 2015)
Joseph Howard
(Week of
Nov 16, 2015)
Mohamed Moumen
(Week of
Nov 9, 2015)
Masta Johnson
(Week of
Nov 2, 2015)
Meliha Eldek
(Week of
Oct 26, 2015)
Michelle Wintrich
(Week of
Oct 5, 2015)
Bryan Butte
(Week of
Sep 28, 2015)
Brady Sayre
(Week of
Sep 21, 2015)
Kathleen Bias
(Week of
Sep 14, 2015)
Pearline N. Young
(Week of
Sep 7, 2015)
Lord T. Boachie
(Week of
Aug 31, 2015)
Megan R. Sims
(Week of
Aug 24, 2015)
Destiny Shull
(Week of
Aug 17, 2015)
Chris Gonzalez
(Week of
Aug 10, 2015)
John Paul Robinson