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Hugo Leonel Ramírez

Principal and Teacher (2023 Fellow)

Community: Aldea Simajhuleu, San Juan Comalapa, Chimaltenango, Guatemala
School: Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Aldea Simajhuleu

Hugo is a principal and primary school teacher and is working with the Renacimiento Association on implementing a project to improve math, reading, and writing skills through technological resources for elementary school students. Hugo is hopeful that the resources from this project will grow and serve students of all age levels. 

As a result of malnutrition and the lack of motivation from teachers in Hugo’s community, student well-being is negatively impacted. Hugo’s goals, along with the support of his community, are to strengthen the capacities of teachers and create a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment for all students.

 

“We need to work on and between ourselves, we cannot wait for someone to come and change things for the better, we must take charge.”