Lauren White brings 14 years of teaching experience to Talking Leaves Job Corps. She is certified in Microsoft Office Suite and has multiple other certifications. Lauren teaches her students Microsoft applications as well as Google Workspace. She motivates her students, holds them accountable, and helps them to succeed both academically and professionally.

is a Reading and High School Diploma instructor at Talking Leaves Job Corps Center. She received a Bachelor of Science degree in education from Northeastern State University and holds a teaching certificate from Oklahoma State University. Kindle is proficient in all Microsoft programs, inventory software and order processing systems. She maintains a classroom environment conducive to effective learning and works with her students to succeed both professionally and academically.

has served as a Security and Protective Services instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center for five years. He has been in law enforcement for over 28 years. He enjoys teaching and challenging students to do their best and to always take one step further. Joe is proud of the fact that he has successfully passed 99.9% of students who have taken his class.

Candelario Alonzo brings 50 years of welding experience to Laredo Job Corps Center. He has previously worked in oilfields, Laredo Junior College, Laredo Independent School District and shipyards in Corpus Christi, Texas, where he learned to be a structural welder and pipe welder. Candelario enjoys seeing his students continue welding and making it into a career. He is also proud to be a veteran of the Marine Corps. 

Pedro Guerrero has been an electrician for over 40 years and worked for 3G Electric, UISD, Webb County and City of Laredo, as well as independently. Seeing past students working in the field and making careers in electricity is what brings Pedro joy. 

has served as a Facilities Maintenance instructor for over 10 years at Laredo Job Corps Center. He has worked for Laredo’s homebuilders WestWind Homes and D.R. Horton-America’s Builder. He enjoys passing on his experience and wisdom in this training area as well as teaching hands-on processes. Simon is proud of his students and the 30-by-50-foot palapa they are building from scratch that all students will soon be able to enjoy.

has served as a Culinary Arts instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center since 2012 and has been a proud alumna since 2008. Her 14 years of experience in the food service industry and being a ServSafe instructor and proctor allows her to train her students with fervor in this field. Karen enjoys teaching employability skills and helping her students to follow their passion and dreams. She loves the idea of returning something back to the program that helped her grow as an individual and a professional.

is a full-time Certified Nurse Assistant training instructor with Laredo Job Corps Center. Her educational background includes being a nurse in geriatric settings for 45 years, specializing in adult health, which is beneficial for teaching future nurse aides. 

is a test administrator and scheduler at Laredo Job Corps Center. He started this position after graduating from the Laredo Job Corps Academic program and serving in the Recreation department. He earned a bachelor’s degree in accounting.  

is an instructor at Laredo Job Corps Center. He brings 40 years of teaching experience at an all-boys state school, specializing in reading, Spanish, English and bilingual education.