Ponce, Felipe

Felipe Ponce and kids

felipe.ponce@sjsu.edu

Education

B.A. Liberal Studies and Raza Studies

San Francisco State University

M.A. Mexican-American Studies

San Jose State University

Bio

Professor Ponce is a proud graduate of SFSU's Raza Studies and Liberal Studies programs and recieved his Master's Degree from SJSU's Mexican-American Studies program (the first MAS Master's program in the nation!). Ponce, as many scholars call him, has been teaching at his alma mater for 7 years and also teaches at a local community college. 

Professor Ponce is a proud Bay Area native, community college transfer, and first-generation college graduate. A true beliver in the Mayan philosphy of "In Lak Ech" (You are My other Me), Ponce brings his lived experiences and love for community to every classroom session. 

 

Links

San Jose Mercury Op-Ed: The School to Prison Pipeline:

https://www.mercurynews.com/2012/06/11/felipe-ponce-schools-like-east-side-unions-that-criminalize-youth-are-a-pipeline-to-prison/

San Francisco Bayview Newspaper: A Chance for Redemption

https://sfbayview.com/2011/11/a-chance-for-redemption/