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About Me

Welcome to my GITA webpage! My name is Layla Patel and I am a sophomore at Brea Olinda High School. This year is my second year in the GITA program, and I am a part of GITA 2. The other classes I am taking this year include AP Precalculus, Literature and Composition 2 (H), AP European History, Chemistry (H), and Spanish 2. I am also a part of the the BOHS Soccer team, as well as a part of AC Brea's G09 Team.

On campus, I am a part of Model United Nations, Project Blush, Lady IT, Robotics, SAHA (South Asian Heritage Appreciation), and president of Bead Buddies. This year, I am working on a project using skills learned in GITA to advancing the application of music in medicine. Some of my dreams include developing my skills in coding and web design, attending a top university, promoting the use of music in healthcare, and becoming a dermatologist.

Community Impact

I contribute to a program focused on community support by assisting with event planning and coordination. As captain of my club soccer team, I emphasize strategy and team motivation. Additionally, I lead Bead Buddies, where we create and donate bracelets to patients. This summer, I also had the opportunity to further my impact through a volunteer role in Communications and Marketing, enhancing my ability to support and engage with the community.

G·I·T·A

Global
What is GITA?

"In alignment with the Brea Olinda Unified School District's philosophy, the Global I.T. Academy fosters an environment that both empowers and challenges students to apply their critical thinking and problem solving skills to solve real world, technology issues. The Global I.T. Academy opens its doors for industry experts to visit our program and help students make the connection between what they are learning and real world application. The Global I.T. Academy is a well-rounded three-dimensional program which holistically addresses the needs and growth of the Global I.T. Academy participant with input from higher education, business, and community."

Information
What is the GITA Curriculum composed of?

"The modern business environment requires highly skilled team members with exceptional problem-solving skills. The Global I.T. Academy embraces this necessary business ideal. The students are provided many opportunities to take part in team collaboration. Students actively participate in real-life scenarios such as building websites for local businesses and charities. The quality of the product requires harnessing and directing the strengths of the individual team members. They learn that through collaborative efforts, they can achieve much more than individually."

Technology
What are the qualities of a GITA student?

"The Global I.T. Academy student is someone who wants more than a traditional high school experience. They desire the opportunity to immerse themselves in the creation of new technology, and seek to build applications by their own accord. They want to collaborate with peers to strengthen their weaknesses and learn from each other. Each student takes the opportunity to mature by assuming leadership roles, and relish opportunities for real-life experiences outside the classroom door."

Academy
Why is GITA Important in the real world?

GITA is important in the real world because it provides me with vital 21st century career skills. GITA provides students with an essential career and life skill: problem solving. By studying software development, design, and analysis, students learn to problem solve in different contexts, whether that be fixing code, hardware, or learning to work with others to solve a problem. And, the impact computer science has on every other field in the 21st century makes it an important skill for students to possess.


GITA: Past and Present

Over the past year, shifting from C# to Java and HTML has been a transformative experience. I’ve fully immersed myself in GITA and discovered a deep love for designing. The creative process has truly captivated me, and I’ve enjoyed every moment of refining my skills. It’s been an exciting journey, and I’m enthusiastic about continuing to grow in both coding and design.

Contact♡

(714)990-7850
789 N Wildcat Way
www.bohs.bousd.us
jazzylayla32@gmail.com