Alejandro Colunga Jr

 

I have the privilege of returning to BOYCP as the Art 1 and Honors Art 2 teacher. I look forward to working and learning alongside you this year.

I was born and raised on the Southside of Chicago, splitting my time between the East Side and Pilsen neighborhoods. I attended CPS schools throughout my life and graduated from Benito Juarez Community Academy in 2017. During my time at Juarez I was enrolled in their IB program, and completed the Diploma Program (DP).  I then went on study Art Education at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Prior to being a teacher, I worked for Yollocalli Arts Reach, the youth initiative of the National Museum of Mexican Art.

 

During my free time I enjoy reading, painting/drawing, and going to shows. Some of my favorite bands are Title Fight, Basement, Tigers Jaw, Joyce Manor, Interpol, The Cure among many more.. When I'm not being emo, I enjoy listening to Corridos, Norteñas, and Reggaeton.

 

 

BFA in Art Education, University of Illinois at Chicago (2022)