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Armando Rodriguez

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Wisdom: I feel blissful and honored with this recognition. Sincere and endless gratitude to all the kids, parents and everyone who's participated in this adventure. Remember, it is not an individual endeavor, but a collective effort. Life is an infinite staircase in which we have the opportunity to take place for a small segment of it. If we want the human race to progress, let our actions enable those who come after to begin their journey on the step next to our last.
Award: Mentor of the Year
Year: 2016
Organization: Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús de Ponce
Team: Teams 7041A, 7041B & 2355C
Location: Puerto Rico, USA

BS Civil Engineering, University of Puerto Rico; Juris Doctor (Magana Cum Laude) – Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico Law School; Past President of the Board of Directors Armor Que Sana, Inc.; Distinguished Collegiate from the College of Engineers & Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico; Past President College of Engineers & Land Surveyors of Puerto Rico – Ponce Chapter; Member of the Board of Directors Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús, Ponce, Puerto Rico; Robotics Mentor since 2012.

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