SANTIAGO "CHAGO" GARCÍA AWARD
IN TEACHING EXCELLENCE
This award recognizes the exceptional work of a STEM educator teaching grades 9th through 12th in public or private schools in Puerto Rico who has made an impact in their students lives.
LUIS JAVIER ALTORI VARGAS
WINNER 2024
Congratulations to Luis Javier Altori Vargas, winner of the Santiago “Chago” García Award for 2024! He has been recognized by his students at the Josefina León Zayas School in Jayuya for his dedication to education and the exceptional impact he has had on the lives of his students.
WHO IS SANTIAGO "CHAGO" GARCÍA?
Santiago "Chago" García was a beloved blind professor who taught math and physics for more than half a century at Saint John's School in San Juan.
He inspired generations of students to pursue careers in math and science.
He was known for his honesty, his dedication to teaching, and his ability to inspire students
to work hard and dream big.
WHAT IS THE
SANTIAGO "CHAGO" GARCÍA AWARD?
The winner will receive a $5,000 award to be used in one (1) of the following activities to be chosen by the educator:
1. Continuing education:
The winner will contact Kinesis to arrange enrollment, plane tickets, stay, and meals.
2. Education congress, education conference, or summer program:
The winner will contact Kinesis to arrange the congress program, enrollment, plane tickets, stay, and meals.
3. Educational equipment for the classroom or innovative project in the subject they teach:
The educator must submit a quote and description for the project to receive the award.
Who can win the award?
The Santiago "Chago" García Award will be granted to an educator teaching STEM subjects from 9th to 12th grade.
Who nominates the educator?
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Bright Stars
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Kinesis Scholars
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Alumni
What's the process like?
To participate, students interested in nominating an educator must complete the nomination form.
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