Team
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Sara Brakhane
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Throughout school (and college) Sara used to get in trouble for reading her novels under her desk while the teacher was talking. But problem students always grow into the best teachers! Sara has been working in education for 9 years both as a teacher and in student affairs departments at various universities.
She holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Social Activism in Communication from Pacific Lutheran University. She continued studying for her Master’s degree in Diversity in Higher Education from the University of Denver.
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Ana Rocio Castillo
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS DIRECTOR
Ana is a daughter, sister, granddaughter, teacher, and volunteer. She is a fan of Isabel Allende, Marvel, traveling through Latin America, and almost all kinds of music.
Now as Director of Educational Programs, she holds a great desire to contribute to the organization and children; by managing and supporting the implementation and monitoring processes within the team and in each of the Chispa Project libraries.
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Dunia Marisol Estrada Padilla
LEAD EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Dunia was born in Choluteca, but at two years of age her parents moved her to Tegucigalpa. Studying at Francisco Martínez Maradiaga elementary school, she remembers her teacher with great affection, since she gave her classes from first to sixth grade, then she went to the institute Dr Jesús Aguilar Paz where she studied from seventh to ninth grade. In high school at the Republic Institute of France, she got a degree in hospitality and tourism.
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Gleen Miralda
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Gleen Krystian is proud to be from the capitol city, Tegucigalpa, Honduras. He graduated from the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Honduras with a degree in pedagogy, taking on a role as an agent of change as an education professional. Passionate about reading and a follower of the literary works of Jorge L. Borges (Argentine writer), he is the author of the poetry book “Azul Estrellado” published in 2020.
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Lester Omar Reconco
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM ADMINISTRATOR
Lester is a Honduran, a lover of art and culture. He graduated from the National Autonomous University of Honduras with a degree in Pedagogy, and he is also a father to a beautiful daughter.He has worked as a teacher in visual arts, sharing knowledge and techniques with children, leading groups of young people in community service, and teaching various people about the Bible.
He enjoys reading the Bible and sharing its teachings. Another book that he likes is called "The Art of Loving" by Erich Fromm, published in 1956. As a professional, he is committed to contributing to the population of his country, and now as part of the Chispa Project team, he hopes to make an impact with the small contributions and brushstrokes that can be made along the path of social work.
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Eva Pokorny
Eva is proud to be from Colorado, and has been an avid reader since childhood. She has been in the field of education for 9 years, first as a teacher, and more recently as lead trainer and pedagogical support for volunteer teachers in a Honduran nonprofit. She currently resides in San Pedro Sula.
She holds a Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience and Microbiology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology. Her passion lies in supporting education efforts and inspiring young learners across Honduras.