I am honored to be the President of St. Anthony School, a lifelong Milwaukee educator with over three decades of experience serving urban schools. I believe that education is the key to success, and it is crucial in preparing students for leadership roles in the future.
As an immigrant, I understand the value of education, and my parents instilled this belief in me and my brother, Raúl, when we left Cuba in 1966. We worked hard to earn advanced degrees, and I am proud to have dedicated my career to education.
As the CEO and strategic leader of St. Anthony School, I lead initiatives to advance our mission of preparing students for post-secondary education. School Choice funding has been essential in assisting our students and parents with tuition. Our school has been a beacon of hope for the Southside of Milwaukee for 150 years, serving over 1,500 primarily low-income students of Hispanic descent.
St. Anthony School is the preferred choice for parents who want a Catholic college preparatory education and post-secondary opportunities for their children. Our pillars of strength are Academic Excellence and Faith Formation, which form the whole child into responsible community members embodying faith, hope, and charity.
We partner with local colleges and universities to give our high school students opportunities to enroll in college-level courses and vocational training programs. Our dual enrollment program provides college credits with UW-Milwaukee, MATC, and Viterbo University, and students interested in nursing can benefit from St. Camillus' CNA certification program.
At St. Anthony School, our focus is on developing the whole child. We provide opportunities for our students to build leadership skills, gain confidence, and improve their physical health and wellness through sports, music, art, and extracurricular activities.
Our school has a fantastic community of students, teachers, and parents, and we all work together to make St. Anthony's the best school in Milwaukee!
Blessings,
