Breakthrough Central Texas
Ricardo Almeda has extensive experience in education and program coordination. Ricardo has held various roles such as a social studies teacher, department chair, and program coordinator in different organizations. Their responsibilities included leading student admissions, mentoring at-risk students, and developing teacher curriculum. Ricardo was recognized as Teacher of the Year and has a Bachelor of Arts degree from The University of Texas at Austin.
Breakthrough Central Texas
In Central Texas, only 8% of middle school students from low-income communities will go on to earn a college degree. To combat this inequity, Breakthrough makes a 12-year commitment to help children become the first in their families to graduate from college. Our program focuses on a combination of extended learning, comprehensive advising, and leadership experiences to help students prepare for, persist through, and ultimately, graduate from college. From middle school to high school to college through college graduation, we are there every step of the way. In 2018, Breakthrough will serve more than 1,650 students in Central Texas.