John Rodarte

John Rodarte joined NEWCorp as the Academic Program Manager in February 2008. His primary responsibilities are to supervise and perform program development in the efficient, effective, and integrated services of Literacy, Numeracy, and GED instruction, TABE Assessment, and student scheduling. John has ten years of professional education experience serving learning communities ranging from alternative settings and traditional schools to private, residential college preparatory schools. John has spent 20 years in community service settings serving youth of diverse economic and ethnic backgrounds ranging from those considered at-risk, or at-promise, to those college-bound. John earned bachelor's degrees in history and graphic design from University of Notre Dame. In his free time, he collects music and pop art miniatures and enjoys to paint.

Reflections on the program

"NEWCorp and the Albuquerque Job Corp Center (AJCC) enjoy a very successful partnership. With the full support of AJCC, NEWCorp provides student scheduling and TABE Assessment for the entire center in addition to providing basic instruction in Numeracy, Literacy, and GED preparation. As a result of this partnership, more students at AJCC have experienced success in achieving their GED than ever before."

Why the program works for our students

"Through honesty and accountability, our at-promise youth are served and empowered to take ownership of their growth. Nothing is more rewarding than watching a student move from a position of dependence to a position of confidence and self-determination."