Every Wednesday and Friday, at least three students go around the school and deliver the items to teachers and staff. One of her students was involved in devising this name.
SAN ANTONIO — Brackenridge High School teaches life skills. This is part of the San Antonio ISD program and is about more than just providing cafecito.
In fact, things are always happening inside Carol Medina's special education classroom. Her class has a coffee cart decorated in bright colors called “Buenos Dias Aguilas Café.”
Every Wednesday and Friday, at least three students travel around the school delivering coffee to staff. One of her students was involved in devising this name.
“I'm from Mexico,” Medina said. “This is who I am. And many of our students are of Hispanic descent. I wanted them to feel connected.”
On delivery day, the students are in full control of the system and everyone plays their part.
KENS 5 tracked three students, including Savannah, Joan, and Joseph.
Savannah has a map and orders in hand, and she is responsible for knocking on doors and saying hello. Joseph handed me a cup of Joe, a special blend of coffee beans roasted in Nuevo Leon. Meanwhile, Johan collects the money.
“This is all about empowering them to be the best version of themselves,” Medina said.
She said it's about opening their eyes to their potential, that they can do it.
One student, Abraham Villa, said it was the best.
“I will do my best,” he said. “I love Mr. Medina. I love doing this.”
A program that teaches students important life skills to help them transition after high school.
“We don’t focus on disability,” she said. “We focus on competency.”
Coffee cart programs are implemented in all district high schools. As for Brackenridge, Medina said she has seen great progress in her students. She said she has received 120 orders since she started in October.
