Education
Teacher known for viral decor helps college students
Science teacher Yennifer Castillo is helping students by giving away college care baskets to first year students.

Science teacher Yennifer Castillo went viral in 2024 for her creative classroom decor and her passion for teaching the youth.
Each year, Castillo picks a different theme that fits into her subject matter and adds a playful element to it.
Castillo graduated with a degree in biology education and has taught various subjects from earth science to marine science.
By building the creative decor, she sought to inspire her students to get excited about science.
Teacher Yennifer Castillo helps students with college basket giveaway
Castillo is continuing that dedication in ensuring students succeed by creating a College Essentials Basket Giveaway to help first-year students.
“I started this giveaway because I know firsthand how tough it can be to start college without the basics. When I was preparing for my own college journey, my family couldn’t afford everything on my dorm checklist—but thanks to a few generous people who stepped in, I made it. Now, I’m paying it forward”, Castillo said.
Each basket includes bedding, towels, toiletries, school supplies, and other necessities to help ease the transition to campus life.
The Florida A&M University (FAMU) alumni started the giveaway in 2018 after struggling to afford her own college essentials and now fills personalized baskets to support others.
“When I was preparing for my own college journey, my family couldn’t afford everything on my dorm checklist—but thanks to a few generous people who stepped in, I made it. Now, I’m paying it forward”, Castillo said.
GoFundMe
A GoFundMe has been started to help cover supplies and delivery, especially for out-of-town students. Castillo also shares this effort with her growing TikTok audience.
Castillo believes it takes a village and showing students the community cares is important in aiding in their success.
“With your help, we can fill more baskets, uplift more students, and make sure no one feels like they’re starting this journey alone”, the teacher said.
If you’re interested in donating, you can visit the GoFundMe page here.
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