Angeline Pino-Silva is the CISNCAP Site Coordinator at Stuart-Hobson Middle School in Ward 6.

 

Are you originally from DC? If not, where are you from, and how long have you lived in the area?

My name is Angeline Pino-Silva. I was born and raised in the Little Havana neighborhood in Miami, Florida. I first moved to Washington, D.C. seven years ago in 2017. I have lived and worked in the Columbia Heights, Petworth, Chinatown, and H Street neighborhoods.

What are your hobbies?

I love learning languages! I am proficient in English, Spanish, French and Italian, while working on trying to learn Arabic. I also enjoy traveling and spending time with my family and my dog, Yuna.

What motivates or inspires you?

When I was a teen, I met mentors through community service that empowered me to become engaged in my community, and to have a voice. They were able to see potential in me before I was able to see it in myself. Through my role as a site coordinator, I am motivated to work with our resilient families and brave youth to connect them to resources that can empower them in their own choices for the future.

Do you have a favorite quote? If so, what is it and who said it?

Yes! I actually have it on my wall for our students in my office.

“Tell me and I forget, teach me and I may remember, involve me and I learn.” –Benjamin Franklin

What’s going on at your school this summer, and how many kids are being supported?

Stuart-Hobson is currently hosting summer school for several schools in the area! It is actively filled with students for Summer school and enrichment from 9:00-4:00.

Only about four of my caseload students are in summer school. I have continued to check-in with them and to communicate with parents as they transition into a new school year. In the meantime, Summer has been the best time to connect with partnering organizations and school administration about possible partnerships and Tier 2 offerings for the upcoming school year.

What are you looking forward to doing in the upcoming school year?

This upcoming school year, the Assistant Principal and I are working on a Cosmetology club for our young girls and students who are interested in participating. We are very excited to bring in different professionals to speak with and teach our young girls how they might be able to be entrepreneurs.