NAME:
Mr. Edwin Flecha
SCHOOL:
Round Rock High School
CLASSES:
Algebra 1, TAG/Pre-AP Algebra 2
CONTACT AT SCHOOL:
512-464-6154
I am originally from the east coast of Puerto Rico, but somehow managed to
settle in Austin after passing through Florida, New York and Indiana. I have
been living in the Austin area for 11 years and truly love the city even with
its 100+º summer temperatures. My proudest accomplishments are my two kids,
both graduates of Anderson High School. My son works in the Austin area and
my daughter is enjoying her first year at Florida State University. My wife
is originally from Savannah, Georgia. Our favorite hobbies include traveling,
listening to Jazz and discussing current topics, but mostly, enjoying the
elements of the Caribbean.
My formal education includes a BS in Electrical Engineering from the
University of Puerto Rico at Mayagüez, and an MS in both Electrical
Engineering and Industrial Engineering from Purdue University. I also did
graduate work at the University of Miami (but only for the privilege of
attending great football games - Go Hurricanes!). My careers span between IBM
and Freescale Semiconductor which have taken me through many interesting
challenges in high tech, in addition to giving me the opportunity and
priviledge to collaborate and learn from colleagues all over the world.
So, why teach? Simply because I believe that there is no better career than
one which provides you with the opportunity to make a difference in someone’s
life every single day. It was a math teacher who inspired me to keep track of
my goals and never to give up, especially during adversity.
To provide the perspective that math can be challenging at times but fun to
learn and master.