Dallas College

Student Experience: Cesar Quintero

"When I reflect on my program of studies, I realize that this program laid the foundation for me, a Hispanic male graduate from the Dallas Independent School District, to take the second step towards the career that fulfilled my passion of educating human beings. The Associate of Arts in Teaching program was a program that was certainly accessible, personal, and academically enlightening.

"Thanks to my course of studies at Cedar Valley, I was able to move onto Texas Tech University and graduate with my Bachelor of Science in Multidisciplinary Studies. In addition, the foundation I received from the teaching program has served as support in my recent graduate studies in Educational Leadership at the University of Texas at Arlington. This effective foundation has granted me the ability to educate scholars in Dallas County – the place I call home.

"As a product of this program, my learning has led me to become certified as a Bilingual, ESL, Personalized Learning and Gifted and Talented Educator for the State of Texas. I have been honored with the recognition as the Star Teacher of my campus for the 2019-2020 school year, recognized in Cedar Hill ISD as one of the educators in the district with the most student growth in the tested subjects of the Math and Reading State Assessments of 2018-2019 and have been recruited by district executives to take part in several executive committees within my district.

"Within all these recognitions, I have had the opportunity to receive the most valuable lesson that I carry from my experience in the program, which is the blessing of having discovered my purpose – my why. I am thankful to be able to live it daily. Because of my personal experience, I highly recommend this program to any student who wishes to make an effective, long-lasting impact in our society through the most important avenue which is our youth. This program prepares you to pay forward to our community the gift of a meaningful education that a group of individuals once gifted to us."


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Carol Egusquiza

Giovana Carola Egusquiza

Outreach Specialist Launch Ability
“At Brookhaven, the Child Development professors are so passionate about what they do; they really pay attention to each individual and are very supportive. They not only want us to learn but also to understand what we’re learning — and they care so much!”
Education Courses and Teaching Degrees
Corkey Dossey

Corkey Dossey

Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education Residency Student
“I chose to become an educator in the first place to provide a service to our future children to help my community and support society. Serving in the United States military helped me to see that I not only serve my country, but must serve the individuals in my state, community, and city.”
Education Courses and Teaching Degrees
Christine, Benson

Christine LeSueur Benson

Education Specialist II Head Start of Greater Dallas
“I valued the convenience of the weekend and evening classes that Brookhaven offered, which made it possible for me to take the classes I needed. I recommend this program to anyone who has a desire to succeed because they take all the excuses away.”
Education Courses and Teaching Degrees
Charlotte Berry

Charlotte D. Berry

Director of After-School Programs DeSoto Independent School District
“I would recommend Dallas College for lots of reasons, whether someone is a first-time college student or is a working adult preparing for career advancement. There is something offered for everyone, from credit to continuing education classes.”
Education Courses and Teaching Degrees

Cesar Quintero
Teacher
Education Courses and Teaching Degrees
School of Education
Updated September 4, 2026