We celebrated three (3) firsts during this call.
1) We welcomed our first veterinary technician turned inventor / entrepreneur to YVI.
Alexandre Contreras is not only a seasoned veterinary professional but also an entrepreneur, pet product designer, and Bridge Club Bright Minds 2022 Winner.
Alexandre Contreras
Jason Adjogble is a 6th grade student at the South Bronx Early College Academy (SBECA). He served as our youth interviewer, asking Contreras questions about his career path, his community outreach, and KlipTrio, his patented invention.
Jason Adjogble
These students are learning urban gardening, mindfulness and veterinary medicine during their 10-week Saturday program.
Everyone was thrilled to learn that several of them shared Contreras’ interest in reptiles!
4th grade girls from P.S. 160Q
Francis Scott Bishop Magnet School of the Arts
Contreras eagerly responded to Jason’s interview questions and engaged in a lively discussion about reptile habitats and breeding with the fourth graders. We plan to invite the girls to future sessions and to continue to have young enthusiasts like Jason serve as interviewers as well.
The P.S. 160Q students are scheduled to dissect owl pellets during their March 26, 2022 session, as Jason’s class at SBECA did a few weeks ago.
Watch the March 19, 2022 YVI session here: https://youtu.be/JZg05xingcE
