Carlos Aponte is a history teacher at One Bright Ray Community High School, a school for over-age and under-credited students and the president of We Love Philly, a non- profit organization that empowers students with positive community experiences and essential professional skills through mindfulness, volunteerism, and
entrepreneurship. Carlos is a lifelong Philadelphian who traces his culture to the Island of Puerto Rico. Carlos’ background is in Secondary Education with a concentration in African American and American History.He has worked for the past six years to bring engaging extra-curricular activities to the student community at One Bright Ray Community High School. Carlos first partnered with Students Run Philly Style to bring a running and mentorship program to OBRCHS and managed the program for five years, mentoring over 30 students who participated in the Broad Street Run. Having experienced a troubled youth himself, he believes that patience and dedication are necessary for growth, and that a feeling of belonging and community is the answer to a lot of troubles in society.
