1. Angel Mondragon: Portrait of a Mexican Immigrant Angel Mondragon: Portrait of a Mexican Immigrant Interviewed by Adria and Tim Cintron Interviewed by Adria and Tim Cintron

2. Angel Mondragon He was born in Mexico City on Dec. 20 th, 1979. He was born in Mexico City on Dec. 20 th, 1979. Currently, he attends Mount Olive College and works full time for Pitt County Schools. Currently, he attends Mount Olive College and works full time for Pitt County Schools.

3. His parents: are not the “stereotypical” Mexican immigrants are not the “stereotypical” Mexican immigrants are professionals are professionals both hold graduate degrees both hold graduate degrees

4. His education: Education is regarded very highly in his family. Education is regarded very highly in his family. He attended bilingual school in Mexico and high school in the U.S. He attended bilingual school in Mexico and high school in the U.S.

5. A United States soldier: Angel served in the U.S. Army for eight years. Angel served in the U.S. Army for eight years. He was deployed to Iraq twice. He was deployed to Iraq twice.

6. His current job: He is employed by the PCS Migrant Program. He is employed by the PCS Migrant Program. He is an advocate for immigrants and their families. He is an advocate for immigrants and their families. He is frustrated by what he sees as some immigrant parents’ lack of concern. He is frustrated by what he sees as some immigrant parents’ lack of concern.

7. The Future: Mexico or the U.S.? Mexico or the U.S.? Independence Independence