152. Mexicayotl Academy

Interview with Veronika Pasos Garcia, principal of Mexicayotl Academy in Arizona. Since its establishment in 1998, Mexicayotl Academy has stood out for its commitment to providing a high-quality dual language education and a unique intercultural curriculum. By instilling the values of the world we aspire to create, the academy molds students into the leaders and role models of tomorrow. In this episode, we explore the significance of academic excellence, culture, and values such as respect, responsibility, self-discipline, and social justice, which form the bedrock for each new generation entering Mexicayotl's doors. The academy offers an exceptional and distinctive academic program that equips students with grade-level literacy skills in two languages, surpassing state standards. Moreover, Mexicayotl Academy provides a carefully designed environment with specialized teaching materials that foster and stimulate a child's natural development.