ACHIEVEMENTS
Expeditionary Learning National Conference | Keynote Speaker
2016 Expeditionary Learning (EL) Conference was in Detroit, Michigan. I was one of the student keynote speakers, along with four other Harborside Academy High School students. I spoke as an alumni on service learning, expeditions, and how Harborside Academy has shaped my character and future. I was honored to meet Scott Hartl (President & CEO of EL), Ron Berger (Chief Academic Officer), Greg Farrell (founding president), and Charlotte Danielson (advises State Education Departments and National Ministries and Departments of Education).
Senior Project in Rwanda, Africa | International Student Ambassador
In November 2014, my senior year of high school, I was invited to Rwanda, Africa to teach and share my experiences in Expeditionary Learning with the teachers and students. I went for two weeks and worked with the Rwamagana Lutheran School. This was a life changing experience that signified my path of education even more. I still keep in contact with some of the teachers and continue to share about our teaching.
Copper Point School in Tucson, Arizona | Voluntary Teacher
As a senior in high school, I was a student ambassador. I gave a tour to the future principal, Joseph McKnight who told me about an Expeditionary Learning School he was starting in Tucson, Arizona. I was thrilled considering my parents and I happened to be moving there after graduation. I stayed in contact with him and ended up being there from the time the school was under construction to now a school opened to 6th-12th grade. Every time I go to Tucson, I visit Copper Point and privileged to work with the students and staff as I'm a part of their cougar family. I help with lessons or teach impromptu lessons as needed with Spanish, Crew, English, and history.
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 Could not wait for the inspiring presentations! |
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 Excited to meet education changers, Charlotte Danielson and Scott Hartl |
 My official name tag! |
 Honored to be with Ron Berger |
 With my wonderful support system Mr. Barnhart (far left), Mrs. Jakubowski, and Mr. Haithcock (far right) |
 Scott Hartl making an incredible speech about Expeditionary Learning and those involved in making it possible |
 Great to be with Greg Farrell who I discovered was a part of my travels to Rwanda, Africa and on the board |
 Spending time with this great group of students |
 Hotel the conference was hosted in |
 The famous Expeditionary Learning Logo |
 Celebrating my time in Rwanda with these wonderful teachers! |
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 Spent the day in a far village in Rwamagana to experience the life of a local (Azizi Life) |
 So much fun getting to know these students and share our cultures |
 My first day with the teachers for our in-service |
 Taught how to write an essay in English class |
 Sharing my experiences with EL with the teachers |
 Morning circle up with the RLS students and staff |
 I was honored to be featured in the RLS April 2014 newsletter (on the right side) |
 Beautiful RLS with all of their students |
 Melissa and I with these amazing women who taught us how they cook, dance, and harvest |
 The last day with our Crew class (family at school) |
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 Visiting different stores from a variety of cultures to experience their food |
 Amazingly painted world map on the classroom wall made by a teacher and his students |
 This is a beautifully created reflection wall painted on the wall with chalkboard paint for the students to respond on |
 Student's response |
 Response on character prompt |
 Thumbs up with two of my students after a school event |
 Copper Point welcome sign |
 lCopper Point School completed after watching it built from the ground up |