The world is facing environmental issues of a magnitude we have never seen before. Our AP science students are tackling this head-on due to the efforts of one of our outstanding science teachers. Carol Wang is a proud recipient of the 2018 Project Kindle Fellowship from Earthwatch. This past July, she was fortunate enough to have the opportunity to go to Little Cayman with 7 other NYC Public School teachers to study endangered corals. It was certainly an amazing experience and one that she appreciates deeply and will never forget–one that she would like to share with students. So as part of the Earthwatch mission, as well as our own MVBHS mission, she plans to take students with her to Catalina Islands to engage students in actual hands-on, scientific field research with established scientists in the field in conduction with the Wrigley Institute of the University of Southern California.
Her ambition is to create an opportunity of a lifetime for her students. Not only to inspire them to be an advocate for a sustainable environment, but also to pursue studies in the STEM field and to teach them life skills. Carol's enthusiasm and determination to make this adventure a reality has permeated the students who have been selected for this very special project. Since the summer they have been working hard to raise the funds for this trip. The good news they have generated most of the money, but that still leaves them short of the goal and time is running out.
We are therefore asking for your help. Any donation you make will help pay for this unique learning experience and possible kindle a life long interest in the sciences. Please help bring this experience to a group of incredible students who have the potential to change the world for the better if given the opportunity.
Her ambition is to create an opportunity of a lifetime for her students. Not only to inspire them to be an advocate for a sustainable environment, but also to pursue studies in the STEM field and to teach them life skills. Carol's enthusiasm and determination to make this adventure a reality has permeated the students who have been selected for this very special project. Since the summer they have been working hard to raise the funds for this trip. The good news they have generated most of the money, but that still leaves them short of the goal and time is running out.
We are therefore asking for your help. Any donation you make will help pay for this unique learning experience and possible kindle a life long interest in the sciences. Please help bring this experience to a group of incredible students who have the potential to change the world for the better if given the opportunity.
The MVBAA has created partnerships with several non-profit organizations to create a series of innovative programs to enhance the MVB experience for our students. It is our belief that with these entities we have the necessary skills, experience, and resources to help enrich the school. We are excited to have them.
Below we have a brief description of the proven programs now in place at the school. For more information on any of the programs, please use the links provided.
Below we have a brief description of the proven programs now in place at the school. For more information on any of the programs, please use the links provided.
SUMMER SEARCH: Summer Search is a national youth development and college success organization which helps students from low-income households develop the skills and character traits they need to become college educated leaders who give back to their families and communities. Summer Search focuses on teachable skills – often called ‘non-cognitive’ or soft-skills like problem solving, resiliency, accountability and grit – by providing a combination of year-round mentorship, life-changing experiences, comprehensive college and financial aid counseling, and a consistent network of support through college and beyond.
GIRLS WITH IMPACT: GWI is a program focused on teaching teenage girls financial, entrepreneurial and business skills to start their own businesses. Conducted entirely on line, it helps develop confidence, leadership and critical thinking skills that are essential— regardless of the ultimate career choices made by its graduates. The aim of Girls With Impact is to push the students to grow comfortable discussing money and ideas with new people and learn skills that may spur them to go into business themselves. This is a laudable goal and one that meshes quite well with the Alumni Alliance mission.
YouScience: You Science is an on line tool that helps students determine attractive career paths, based on a detailed assessment of their own strengths, interests and talents. It then matches these skills and aptitudes to the most appropriate careers and also provides the necessary credentials and achievements to compete successfully in their chosen field. This process, in conjunction with the school’s guidance counselors helps provide a specific opportunity roadmap that supports their new found career goals. This is a critical exercise as we look to help focus our students on finding their inner strengths and building their confidence and interest in specific areas.
NEWS LITERACY PROJECT: News Literacy Project works with educators and journalists to give students the skills to discern fact from fiction and to know what information to trust and how best to verify the validity of what they are reading online. In today’s world, developing the ability to be smarter consumers of information is vital as we all must fight to separate fact from fiction, and qualify the sources of information to detect rumors, falsehoods and deception statements and stories. This is a powerful skill set to have in the world we live in.
CAREER DAY: The MVBHS Alumni Alliance has been organizing and sponsoring the school’s career day for a number of years. We developed a job fair approach that presents people from many different fields including healthcare, science and engineering, public service, business and finance, entertainment and legal professionals. Drawing on our vast alumni population along with many others, we present the opportunity of our students to interact one on one with these adults to learn more about the wide variety of career options and what to expect should one choose any one of these jobs. It also serves as a special chance to discuss life in college and the “real world” and convey the many life lessons that the presenters have learned themselves in their own lives.
All of these programs are designed to enrich the academic experience for the students at MVB and form the cornerstone of our efforts.
All of these programs are designed to enrich the academic experience for the students at MVB and form the cornerstone of our efforts.