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Orlando Aurelio Ostuma Cruz

Principal (2023 Fellow)

Community: San Felipe Chenla, San Juan Cotzal, Quiché, Guatemala
School: Escuela Oficial Rural Mixta Aldea San Felipe Chenla

With over 20 years of experience, Orlando is a principal who is dedicated to generating change in the educational space. Orlando is interested in education management and regularly attends workshops about applying modern and effective teaching methodologies in the classroom. As a leader, Orlando shares his knowledge with other educators so they too can apply new methodologies in their teaching.

Additionally, as a member of the local water committee, Orlando advises on the management of community projects as well as infrastructure projects for the school. Orlando values innovation and aims to support change in individuals and shape the lives of students.

 

“I always take the challenge to learn more when I can. Education is my field, it’s what I love doing, and to me it’s not a burden, it’s a learning process.”