Julio Chapa - Academics and Life Skills - Laredo Job Corps Center

Julio Chapa

is an English instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center. Julio brings 10 years of middle school teaching experience, an academic background in engineering, and a strong base in bilingual instruction and Tests of Adult Basic Education testing. He enjoys sharing his passion for education and wealth of knowledge with students and strives to prepare young minds for learning and thriving.  

Hilario Cavazos - Academics and Life Skills - Laredo Job Corps Center

Hilario Cavazos

is a Bilingual instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center. As a 40-year educator, Hilario enjoys working with students and imparting years of knowledge in history and political science. He has taught for local and surrounding school districts and served as a member on special boards and committees aimed at enhancing the quality of life for our community. He desires to continue to achieve student success at Laredo Job Corps Center.

Arturo Perez Jr. - Academics and Life Skills - Laredo Job Corps Center

Arturo Perez Jr.

is a Bilingual instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center and comes from a long line of teachers and public servants. Throughout his nearly 15-year teaching career, Arturo has taught science, social studies and math in a regular and special education setting. He has also coached soccer at the middle school, high school and collegiate levels. His hobbies include listening to music, reading books, playing chess and genealogy

Candice Hicks - Academics and Life Skills - Joliet Job Corps Center

Candice Hicks

is an Academics instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has nearly a decade of teaching experience in history and English. She received her bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University. Candice enjoys watching her students grow and develop into successful young adults.

Carl Fethiere - Academics and Life Skills - Joliet Job Corps Center

Carl Fethiere

is a Math instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has over 20 years of teaching experience in math and physics. He received his Bachelor of Science degree in physics at the University of Illinois at Chicago and a master’s degree in adult education at Capella University. Carl enjoys teaching different ways to showcase similar math algorithms for the same concept, and seeing students develop their own algorithms. 

Kamesa Mann - Academics and Life Skills - Joliet Job Corps Center

Kamesa Mann

is a Reading instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has over 12 years of teaching experience in reading and English. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree in speech communication from Eastern Illinois University and her master’s degree in education from National Louis University. Kamesa enjoys seeing the “Aha!” moment when a student understands a new concept or makes their own connections to a concept.

Angelo Day - Academics and Life Skills - Joliet Job Corps Center

Angelo Day

is a Driver’s Education instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center. He received his bachelor’s degree in journalism from Columbia University and has a diverse background in business and training. Angelo likes to listen and wants every student to know their voice matters.

Nicholas Hunger - Academics and Life Skills - Joliet Job Corps Center

Nicholas Hunger

is an Academics instructor at Joliet Job Corps Center and has over 10 years of teaching experience in history, social sciences and reading. He received his bachelor’s degree in education from Illinois State University. Nicholas enjoys spending his time helping people and contributing to the greater good.