A man who left Puerto Rico b/c he couldn’t find a permanent teaching job & needed to provide for his parents, was recognized by @TheEllenShow for the work he’s doing teaching Spanish to 2nd graders in Indiana. This surprise Pascual Cubero Soto is pure joy. ellentube.com/share/video/el…
About his journey Pascual says: After Hurricane María + the poor management of the islands education dept., I desperately searched for alternatives to provide my family. He worked 7yrs (1yr in Vieques, rest in San Juan metro) for the education dept & never got a permanent job...
“...They changed me every year from town to town far from my family and home,” he said. So against my desire I had to fly to US leaving everything behind. Sold everything, started from zero, slept in a matress on the floor, etc...”
“... After moving my dad was diagnosed with dementia and then Covid strikes. Has been a roller coaster.
I’m in Indiana on a Spanish immersion school (90% of the curriculum is Spanish).” His mom prayed with him before he left the island in 2019. (Pic below)
I’m in Indiana on a Spanish immersion school (90% of the curriculum is Spanish).” His mom prayed with him before he left the island in 2019. (Pic below)
He’s not just a teacher. He’s a cake designer and Uber driver.
Originally from San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. He is in his second year teaching in Indiana.
Originally from San Sebastián, Puerto Rico. He is in his second year teaching in Indiana.
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