Student Spotlight: Brannon

The Juvenile Court and Community Schools student representative on the San Diego County Board of Education for January was Brannon, a junior at Cuyamaca Prep. 

The East Region staff selected Brannon because he has excelled in academics, participates in expanded learning opportunities like rock climbing, fishing, and indoor skydiving, and is helpful to his peers. 

“Brannon is very bright and analytical. He is sensitive and empathetic, and always willing to help other people,” shared JCCS Executive Director Beto Carrillo at the January board meeting. “Brannon loves to build things and solve problems.”  

Brannon shared that is grateful to his teacher Mrs. Alicia, who has helped him complete his work, and encourages other students take advantage of what JCCS has to offer. 

“I know that initially, JCCS is going to seem like it may not be the best fit, but it is a great opportunity you can have,” he said. “Teachers are willing to take the time to help you understand things. People really care about you and want to really see you succeed. I have been at graduation ceremonies for JCCS, and I could see how proud everyone truly is and how much they care."

This spring, Brannon will be participating in an internship with the SDCOE information technology department to learn more about multiple aspects of technology, security, and data. At the end of this school year, Brannon is planning to return to Grossmont High for his senior year. His main goal is to get a degree in robotics and then get a job in that field. He plans to take a few months break after graduation to get his driver’s license and a steady job, then he will enroll in a trade school that has a robotics and automation technician program.

Each month, the San Diego County Board of Education recognizes a student from Juvenile Court and Community Schools at its regular meeting.