La Casa de Esperanza, Inc.
Pascual Rodriguez is an experienced educational leader currently serving as the Executive Principal at La Casa de Esperanza, Inc. since August 2021. In addition, Rodriguez is a Leadership and Motivational Speaker for Muévete1010/Train2Gain, focusing on emotional and physical movement since March 2020. Prior experience includes the role of Director of Covid-19 School and Family Support at City Forward Collective from September 2020 to August 2021 and serving as Principal at Bruce Guadalupe Community School from August 2001 to January 2020. Rodriguez holds a Bachelor of Arts in Secondary Education and Teaching from Marquette University and a Master's degree in Educational Leadership and Administration from National Louis University.
La Casa de Esperanza, Inc.
Our Mission La Casa's mission is to provide opportunities for low-income individuals to achieve full social and economic participation in society, with emphasis on the Hispanic population. La Casa de Esperanza, Inc. began in 1966 as History Builders, a small, high quality childcare center, whose goal was to create a smooth transition for children living in a totally Spanish-speaking environment, to the Public School District's English speaking environment. In 2013, over 40 years later, La Casa continues to grow, with a passion for positive change. Since 1966, La Casa has expanded and now offers five fundamental programs. Our Education Programs include a thriving Early Childhood Education and School Age Education Program for the children and youth in our community. Workforce Development provides comprehensive employment assistance to low-income people seeking economic self-sufficiency. La Casa Village I and II offers affordable and private apartments to low-income seniors and disabled individuals. The Weatherization Program identifies energy waste and provides cost-effective, energy saving measures and education to low-income residential households. La Casa Clinica specializes in mental health and alcohol and drug treatment programs. La Casa de Esperanza is a community-based organization committed to providing opportunities for those within our community to achieve full social and economic participation in society, with an emphasis on the Hispanic population. La Casa helps more than 20,000 individuals and families annually through a variety of programs and services to create positive change in the community. La Casa continues to transform every individual and family it touches, fostering hope and providing opportunities for a prosperous, engaged and connected community.