Not a place for Professionals - Anonymous employee PUENTE Learning Center Employee Review

PUENTE Learning Center Our Mission: People United to Enrich the Neighborhood Through Education. Our Vision: Education is the bridge that empowers lives and builds thriving communities. Our Values: Commitment to Education, Collaborative Spirit, Culture of Excellence All of PUENTE’s programs have developed as the result of the organization’s respectful and ongoing dialogue with the communities it serves, ensuring that the programs are a direct response to the training and educational needs of its constituents. PUENTE is in an exciting time of growth. The center’s new CEO, Andrea Bazán, comes with a wide-range of experience and skills in the nonprofit sector as she has served in multiple organizations during her career. Her depth of expertise comes at a key point in PUENTE’s history. Her demonstrated ability to create collaborative relationships, to empower individuals to achieve excellence, and her understanding of the importance of a transparent environment are the building blocks of PUENTE’s sustainability. PUENTE is fortunate that she has committed to serve and lead the organization at this pivotal time. As part of Andrea’s initial focus, the PUENTE Charter School received the approval to renew its 5-year commitment and expand to full-day services for the TK and kindergarten students. The center also received funding to build a playground, sponsored by KaBOOM and Target, which enhances more opportunities for the 2017-18 incoming students. Equally important are community-building events, such as PUENTE’s first Family Fun Fest, the 12th Annual Golf Tournament, A Magical Night, and Christmas Under the Stars. In response to the changing educational needs of the community, PUENTE will offer new programs including High School Computer Coding, Accelerated English Classes, a redesigned HSD program, and a reconfigured Afterschool Enrichment program. As PUENTE moves ahead, students, staff, and community stakeholders are inspired to fulfill their roles as partners in implementing the recently developed 3-year strategic plan (published at www.puente.org). Thank you for your interest PUENTE Learning Center. We look forward to reviewing your resume and invite you to view in more detail what is happening at PUENTE today at www.puente.org.