Geysy Yessenia Cano Argueta

Geysy was born in Uspantán and she has three sisters and two children, of whom she is very proud. She has degrees in Pedagogy and Social Sciences Education (PSE) and has worked at various institutions before joining INEB Central in Uspantán, where she is currently a teacher. She believes in continuous learning to better herself and transmit knowledge to her students. Geysy’s previous work includes positions at Castillo Fuerte School, Uspantán National Hospital, and Uspantán Municipality. Geysy enjoys taking on new challenges, feeling her skills align well with creating new projects. She believes her knowledge and her students’ fresh ideas can come together to achieve success, making her eager to be a part of the ConnectED Fellows program.

 “I have the knowledge and skills to be able to create new projects and aim to integrate my students into the process since they are full of new ideas and strategies, so we can achieve success together.” 

Problem: The absence of a technology center in the school forces students to look for computer training elsewhere to comply with the Minister of Education’s requirement and prepare for college or careers after graduation. This creates unfairness because only students who can afford it can get these skills. Additionally, many students lose interest in school because their learning is not interactive. Since middle school is not mandatory in Guatemala, it’s crucial to offer practical education that keeps students engaged and coming to school regularly.

Solution: Geysy’s project has introduced a technology center to her school, complete with laptops and a printer/copy machine. In a middle school setting, access to technology is crucial for connecting students to the real world and preparing them for future education and the workforce. Through Geysy’s project, students not only gain access to educational resources but also have the chance to develop skills in using email and social networking platforms. This project serves as a gateway, equipping students with essential technological tools and skills that are increasingly crucial in navigating today’s interconnected society. Additionally, students will no longer need to pay to attend computer classes outside of school. 

Geysy’s community has gone on to expand this project thanks to generous contributions. The project includes an additional 10 laptops donated by the municipality, 5 computers and a projector from parents, and 2 SMART TVs from teachers and students.