Goals

Give all I can to make it possible that, through my work with children, the world is a better place to live. Be a supportive hand for children, to help them know themselves better, have good friends in other parts of the world, learn about other countries and other cultures, and grow into peace loving adults looking for the well being of the global community. 

Through my work with adults, make people realize the computer is really for everyone no matter their age, and specially not just for those technically trained. That all are capable of adding the computer to their daily life and chores.

Experience

1999– now 

Provide training to individuals and groups on how to use effectively 

• the computer- basics, plus programs like word processor, spreadsheet and presentation tools

• the Internet- mails, searching, internet banking, web pages

• added gadgets like scanner, digital cameras, handheld computers.

1993-now

Volunteer of  organization for children using the Internet: Kidlink

•    Support children and teachers around the world that want to participate in educational programs using the Internet.

• Trainings and conferences for teachers in Brazil, Perú, Arendal, Bolivia, Jordan and Puerto Rico.

• Developed the first module of Kidlink's Who Am I Program

1993–1999                                                                                           

President-Owner COMPUTERCHAMPS training center

§     Developed and implemented individualized trainings on how to use the computer-for children and adults.

1985–1990                                                                                           

Computer teacher and coordinator for K-12 - Cupey Maria Montessori School

§     Pioneer in Puerto Rico. Developed and implemented a computer curriculum for kids pre-school up using LOGO language.

1989-1990

Educational Consultant for IBM Corp

§     Assisted and guided teachers in the use of new technologies and software in the classroom.

Education

1989–1990                   

§     Post Graduate courses, Information Technology – Univ. Sagrado Corazón

1965–1970

§     B.A., Natural Sciences- University of Puerto Rico

Interests

Read, write, computers, design and maintain web pages.

Personal

Married to Javier Colon. Three sons (Javier, Edgardo y Alexis) and 3 grandchildren (Graciela, Emanuel y Javier Andrés).