Whiz Kid: Esteban Maraboli

Welcome to our new feature, Whiz Kids, which will highlight the accomplishments of young people in Glen Cove. 

Name: Esteban Maraboli, age 19

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About Esteban: 

Esteban arrived in Glen Cove three years ago from Chile and has since been nominated to participate in the annual New York State Assembly and Senate Hispanic Youth Leadership Institute. He is one of only 12 Nassau County 11th and 12th graders selected based on their academic performance, attendance record, involvement in leadership activities and possession of leadership qualities. Esteban volunteers with the La Fuerza community-based after-school ESL tutoring program three days a week at Glen Cove High School and will soon begin volunteering at Finley Middle School.

Esteban also coaches a La Fuerza soccer team. After school, he volunteers at after school, looking after young children in the school’s daycare program.

Key to Awesomeness:

“I always try to do my best to help my fellow ESL classmates and the entire school when I can," Esteban said. "I began offering to teach my classmates English in their homes. That helped me to find out what I want to do in life after college, and that is to become an ESL teacher. I like it. I feel very comfortable doing it. I believe those of us who are not from this country who have been able to master the English language have a responsibility to help others expand their vocabulary, improve their communication skills, and motivate them to become productive members of society. This is very inspiring to me.”

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Each week, Glen Cove Patch will seek suggestions from readers for individual  kids, youth groups, teens, and even sports teams that wow us with their accomplishments. This is open for every grade level at every school in the Glen Cove community. Send your nominations to charleen.famiglietti@patch.com.