Education
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Arcadia University Grad Awarded Fulbright to Teach English in Brazil
Heidi Specht, an Arcadia University International Studies and Spanish double major, has been announced as an English Teaching Assistant recipient with the Fulbright U.S. Student Program. Next January, Specht will head to Brazil where she will teach English at the university level for nine months. “I knew I wanted to teach English abroad after graduation,”…
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Local Colleges Deciding Between In-Person, Online, or Hybrid Classes, Preparing for All Eventualities
Many local colleges are currently deciding how to proceed come fall semester and are preparing for all eventualities, including the possibility of in-person, online, or virtual classes, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Arcadia University in Glenside is vigorously working on redesigning around 1,000 of its courses to cover all three alternatives. The school…
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Kobe Bryant’s Classmates Reflect on Never Before Seen High School Footage of Late Basketball Legend
Before he joined LA Lakers and became a basketball legend known around the globe, Kobe Bryant already had a superstar status at his Lower Merion High School, writes Access Online. Now, with some never-before-seen footage of Bryant in high school and during graduation surfacing, his classmates are remembering once more what a fantastic classmate and…
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Local Man to Fund $1 Million in Scholarships at Valley Forge Military Academy
Strath Haven graduate Cory Stein was an extraordinary man, one whose memory has prompted an extraordinary gesture. Stein’s nephew just completed 11th grade – his first year at Valley Forge Military Academy (VFMA) in Wayne – but the immediate and profound impact the school has had on the young cadet has compelled Cory’s father to…
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After Wrecking School Year, Coronavirus Threatens Summer Camp As Well
After wrecking the school year for so many families in Montgomery County and nationwide, COVID-19 is now threatening to ruin summer camp as well, writes Alfred Lubrano for The Philadelphia Inquirer. “Every parent I know is in a tailspin,” said Genevieve McCormack of Haverford. McCormack, who is a lawyer, has three children whose summer camp…
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Haverford College Made Seamless Transition to Virtual Final Exams Thanks to Trust Environment Created By School’s Honor Code
While many colleges struggled when finding ways to switch to virtual final exams, Haverford College made a seamless transition thanks to the overall trust environment created by the school’s honor code, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before taking their final exams online, the college’s students signed a statement, agreeing to adhere to the…
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Manor College Honors Students with Outstanding Leadership Skills at Virtual Awards Ceremony
During a Virtual Student Leadership Awards Ceremony on April 28, Manor College honored students who displayed outstanding leadership in the community along with their peers. This year, the college added The Kyle McIntosh Memorial Award to the list. The award recognizes a student leader who exemplifies the spirit, energy, kindness, and love of Manor personified…
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Montgomery County Leadership: Marc Minnick of Manor College
Marc Minnick, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Manor College, spoke with MONTCO Today about growing up in Ridley Park, discovering a deep sense of community at his first job at Swiss Farms, a Delaware County-based drive-thru convenience store chain, finding his calling as a teacher while completing his undergraduate degree at four…
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Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary Only PA School to Earn Green Ribbon Award for 2020
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary is the only Pennsylvania school that has been recognized with a Green Ribbon Award for 2020 for its dedication towards going green, writes Marc Narducci for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The prestigious national honor is presented by the U.S. Department of Education. The ribbon recognizes schools, districts, and higher education institutions for their…
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MCCC Foundation Raises More Than $61K Through Its Micro-Campaign for Student Emergency Fund
Montgomery County Community College Foundation launched a micro-campaign that managed to raise more than $61,500 in gifts and pledges for the Student Emergency Fund within a month. As part of the campaign, the college reached out to alumni, donors, employees, and community members, many of whom responded to the call for help. “We are grateful…
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Through Spiritual Vitality and Academic Rigor, Delco Christian Equips Students to Impact the World
There are few certainties during these challenging times – especially as it relates to education – but one thing you can bank on is Delaware County Christian School’s commitment to excellence. A non-denominational Christian school, DCCS is leading the way with teachers who are delivering exceptional care and instruction for students. Regardless of the educational…
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Foreign Students Who Could Not Go Home During Pandemic Still Residing on Campuses
Many students who were not able to go home during the coronavirus-related closures are still residing on the campuses of local colleges, writes Susan Snyder for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Before the crisis, the student residence hall at Penn State Abington was packed with students engaging in numerous fun activities, including movie nights and various free…
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Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Finds Its New Executive Director in Regina Clare Speaker Palubinsky
The Montgomery County Intermediate Unit Board of Directors has elected Dr. Regina Clare Speaker Palubinsky to the position of Executive Director at the Montgomery County Intermediate Unit. She will replace Dr. John George, who is retiring after six years with the MCIU. Palubinsky is currently serving as the Superintendent of the Great Valley School District…
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MCCC eSports Program Ready to Level Up, Adding New Teams, Games
After a successful inaugural season, the Montgomery County Community College Mustangs eSports program is ready to level up by adding new teams and games to its roster this fall. In addition to “Rocket League,” the mega-popular vehicular soccer video game the team currently has, students will also get the chance to play “Overwatch,” a tactical…
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With Coronavirus Clouding Student Futures, Community Colleges Provide an Affordable, Alternative Solution
By Dr. Victoria L. Bastecki-Perez As thousands of university hopefuls finish their senior year from home, they will soon need to decide where, when and how to continue their education in a COVID-19 world. A lot has changed since the beginning of this academic year. Students’ financial situations, concerns about personal safety and future job…
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Tourism and Hospitality Management Major Lands Internship and Job at Normandy Farm Hotel
By Eric Devlin Tessa Robinson likes helping people. She’s good at it. She’s been doing it ever since her first job working in a small tea room in Souderton, Pa. She enjoys the interaction with customers and doing whatever she can to make them happy. “I need a profession where I get to talk to…
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Pottstown Woman Finds Distance Learning To Be Humbling Experience
Angela Kearney, who has been supervising the education of her four children and grandchildren at her Pottstown home is finding distance learning to be a humbling experience, writes Miles Bryan for the WHYY. The 50-year-old spent the last several years earning her associate’s degree in paralegal science and a bachelor’s degree in legal studies. Then…
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Penn State Great Valley to Host Virtual Discussion About Post-Quarantine Meetings on Thursday
Penn State Great Valley and Penn State at the Navy Yard will host a virtual discussion – “Conference Co-Op: An Open Discussion on Post-Quarantine Meetings” – via Zoom on Thursday, May 14 at 2 PM. Click here to register. Kristen Footo, conference services manager for both locations, will lead the conversation and discuss how Penn…
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