Jaime Escalante
Stand And Deliver (role: Jaime Escalante)
About the Job
Jaime Escalante: One of a kind, early 50s; The determined East L.A. high school math teacher who uses unconventional methods to inspire his students to excel. He is based off real-life calculus teacher Jaime Escalante. Escalante is determined to teach inner-city students they are more than just a statistic through mathematics. He believes they have the potential to exceed expectations, all they need is ganas (desire). Over the course of the play, we see his dedication in educating his students and the positive impact it has on them.
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