Kansas Mentors

Purpose Statement

    A U.S. Department of Education and Department of Defense program
        that helps eligible military personnel begin a new career as teachers
     in public schools where their skills, knowledge and experience are most needed.

Testimonials

97% of participants in Troops to Teachers say they would recommend the program to others who qualify.

--National Center for Education Information

Kansas Mentors

Kansas:

Mateo L. Estigoy

Rank: United States Navy Chief Petty Officer (E7)
Status and Date: Retired September 1995
Teaching Locations: Hazel Grove Elementary, Kansas City, KS
Teaching Levels: Technology-Computer Lab, Grades K-5
Biographical Information: Retired '95 and graduated '99 from Haskell Indian Nations University with a degree in Elementary Education. Taught 2nd-3rd grade multi-age class, 5th grade, and currently running computer lab at Hazel Grove Elementary School.