Conexiones NewsDr. Murray Simon at Local Author Showcase
Murray Simon talks about his life history as published in his three memoirs
Robyn Scates, Murray Simon, Nathan Leslie, and William Sells discuss their latest books, answer questions, and share tips about the publishing process Feli Solá-Carter Testifies at School Budget HearingA public hearing about Superintendent Renee Foose's proposed $721 million operating budget for fiscal 2014 was held on January 31st, 2013. Feli Solá-Carter, President of Conexiones, testified in favor of additional 2.5 Hispanic Achievement liaisons. For more see... Conexiones and Friends Testify Before Board of EducationOn April 25, 2013, Ted Martinez, Conexiones Board member, Francisco Ramírez, the father of two students in Howard County schools, and Daniela Sánchez Reyes, an 8th grader at Oakland Mills Middle School, spoke at the Public Forum session of the Howard County Board of Education. Their eloquent statements call for the academic achievement of Hispanic students in the Howard County Public School System and for support of the Hispanic Achievement Liaisons in particular. See their testimony and pictures from the hearing. Elisa Montalvo Selected for a Howard County Human Rights Commission's 2012 AwardElisa Montalvo, Hispanic Achievement Specialist, Howard County Public School System, was selected for a Howard County Human Rights Commission's 2012 Award. Elisa is the official liaison to Conexiones and we are very proud of her accomplishments. See more... Conexiones Board Testifies Before Superintendent Dr. Renee A. Foose
On October 9, 2012, Conexiones Board members and supporters met with Dr. Renee A. Foose, Superintendent of the Howard County Public School System. Ms. Sue Mascaro, Chief of Staff, and Ms. Elisa Montalvo, Hispanic Achievement Specialist, also participated. During this excellent exchange, we shared the Conexiones advocacy goals for the 2012-2013 school year:
Felícita Solá-Carter, Featured in the BeaconFelícita Solá-Carter, President of Conexiones, is featured in the May, 2012 issue of the Howard County Beacon. Conexiones and Friends Testify Before Board of EducationOn April 12, 2012, with over 100 Hispanic students and families in attendance, David Rodriguez, Conexiones Board member, Sofia Zenker, the mother of two students at Phelps Luck Elementary School, and Kevin Moreno, a Junior and President of Hispanic Voices, the Hispanic student club at Wilde Lake High School, spoke at the Public Forum session of the Howard County Board of Education. Their eloquent statements call for the academic achievement of Hispanic students in the Howard County Public School System and for support of the Hispanic Achievement Liaisons in particular. Below are images from the April 12 public forum with links to the testimonies. Latino Health FairConexiones participated at the March 10, 2012 Latino Health Fair at the Wilde Lake Inferfaith Center.
Conexiones Board Member Honored by Howard MagazineDavid Rodriguez was featured in the December issue of Howard Magazine as one of five Men Making a Difference. The magazine highlighted five men who are making Howard County a better place to live through their efforts. Congratulations David! Advocacy for Hispanic Students in Howard CountyOn November 30, 2011 Conexiones met with the HCPSS Board of Education and HCPSS officials to discuss the status of Hispanic student graduation rates, participation in Gifted and Talented programs, and evaluation of the Newcomers' Program. On January 23, 2012, Conexiones presented HCPSS officials data in support of these areas. Conexiones presented HCPSS the following achievement goals:
Achievement AwardsConexiones held its 10th Annual Hispanic Achievement Awards ceremony and reception on May 18, 2011 at Long Reach High School in Columbia. See an article about the event including a list of the awardees and a slideshow from the event... See also the Keynote Speech by Carlos Lopez who shared his story with the awardees. Advocacy for Hispanic Students in Howard County On March 22, 2011, Conexiones Board members met with the Board of Education and the Howard County Public School System officials to advocate for action to lower the dropout rate and increase the participation rate of Hispanic students in Gifted and Talented and Advanced Placement programs. The data presented is available for viewing. Café Cultura y Mucho Azúcar
Entertainment by Cima Talent Management and Savage Dance Company. All proceeds support the Conexiones Awards Program.
Elisa Montalvo HonoredElisa Montalvo, the Hispanic Achievement Specialist for the Howard County Public School System and liaison to Conexiones, was honored by the Horizon Foundation for work with Hispanic community. See the article in the Baltimore Sun.
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Dr. Murray Simon, founder of Conexiones, a WW II Veteran, lifetime educator, husband and father of three daughters, was featured with three other authors at East Columbia Library's Local Author Showcase on May 9th. Dr. Simon talked about his experiences as a combat veteran, international educator, and contributions to Howard County as founder of Conexiones. One point he was sure to make was "that when you give, you are sometimes, a beneficiary of that unselfish act". 
Café, Cultura y Mucho Azucar!, an evening of music and dance, sample desserts and coffee from our Hispanic Heritage was held on October 15, 2010 at 7pm at Long Reach High School. 