Dear College Connection Academy Community,
My name is Juan M. Alcántar and I’m thrilled to introduce myself and the Principal of College Connection Academy. From what I have observed, at CCA we have a dedicated learning community that is innovative, inclusive and committed to providing our students a nurturing and intellectually challenging learning experience. With the goal to help all students to reach their full potential. As we embark on this exciting journey together, I wanted to take a moment to share a bit about myself.
I was born in Salinas, CA, and was raised in Watsonville, CA. I obtained my B.A. from California State University, Sacramento and received my Masters in Educational leadership from San Jose State University. I started my educational career in the Pajaro Valley Unified School District as an elementary teacher in a Spanish/English dual language immersion school for 8 years. After that I moved onto the Migrant Education Program, where I served as a high school academic advisor for 9 years. Then I moved into administration 8 years ago, 7 as an assistant principal and 1 as principal. All my administrative experience has been serving middle students. With 25 years of experience in education, I am eager to bring my experiences and passion for working with students to College Connection Academy and to work alongside our community to continue to move our school forward.
I am also a husband, a father of 4 grown children, and have a granddaughter that is 3. I enjoy spending time with family and friends, making memories. I simply enjoy living life and feel blessed to do the work that I am able to do on a daily basis.
I am eager to meet each one of you and get to know your families. I know that working together we can create a vibrant and caring community where every student feels valued and encouraged to reach their full potential. Please feel free to reach out to me at [email protected] or call our office at (408) 347-4827 if you have any questions or would like to schedule a meeting.
I look forward to an incredible year filled with lots of personal and academic growth for our College Connection Academy Ravens.
Warmest regards,
Juan M. Alcántar
College Connection Academy, Principal