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New Director of Abington Friends School’s Upper School Wants to Become ‘Fluent in Quakerism,’ Focus on Equity
Brendon Jobs, the new Director of Upper School at Abington Friends School, brings both big goals and years of experience in diverse academic institutions to his new role, writes Lisa Dukart for the Philadelphia Business Journal. But first, the former director of diversity, equity, and inclusion at the Haverford School wants to get to know…
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Join Manor College for Movie Night in Jenkintown on Thursday, August 5
Looking for a great summer event to attend with your family? Look no further than Manor College! Manor College is holding an Outdoor Family Movie Night on August 5 at 8 p.m. They will be showing Jumanji: Welcome to the Jungle. The rain date for the event is August 6 at 8 p.m. Please order…
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Manor College Cuts Ribbon on New Veterinary Technology Space Amid Power Outage
Despite a power outage, Manor College officials cut the ribbon on the school’s new Veterinary Technology space, Nevels Hall. “These renovations will allow us to enhance our program,” said Stephanie Marks, DVM and director of the Veterinary Technology program at Manor College. “Students in the first two years of our program are spent here getting…
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For the First Time Worldwide, Jenkintown’s Manor College Debuts Eastern Christian Catechetics Certificate
The post-Baccalaureate Catechetics certificate program at Manor College is designed for catechists or laypeople who have a Bachelor’s Degree and want to specialize in the Eastern Christian Tradition. Starting in Fall 2021, Manor College will offer an Eastern Christian Catechetics Certificate, designed at educating catechists or laypeople with a Bachelor’s Degree who want to specialize…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Receives Increase in W.W. Smith Scholars Program Funding
The Trustees of the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust awarded Manor College with a one-year, $49,000 scholarship program grant for the upcoming academic year. The grant is more than a 60 percent increase over prior years at Manor. “The W.W. Smith Charitable Trust is an important partner to Manor College,” Dr. Jonathan Peri, President of Manor…
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2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Kelly Peiffer
Kelly Peiffer learned early on the importance of working with customers and serving the public. From her first job at the Water Ice Factory in New Jersey serving customers on busy summer weekends to her current role as Vice President of Marketing Communications and Advancement at Manor College in Jenkintown, Kelly knows how to best…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Marketing Communications Team Wins Three CUPPIE Awards
Manor College, along with other Pennsylvania institutions such as Temple, Penn State, and Swarthmore College, were honored with CUPPIES awards for their work this past year. The CUPPIES are annual awards given by the College and University Public Relations and Associated Professionals (CUPRAP) organization. “This year was all about staying true to our tagline of…
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Before “Mare,” Delaware County Made it to the Screen with Jenkintown’s Bradley Cooper in “Silver Linings Playbook”
It’s undisputed that “Mare of Easttown” put Delaware County’s personality and culture on the national stage for all to see. But “Mare” is not the first film or TV production to highlight the uniqueness of Delaware County. You can also find it in 2012’s “Silver Linings Playbook,” writes Arka Mukhopadhya for thecinemaholic.com. Filmmaker David O.…
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Graduating Seniors Share How Their Abington Friends School Education Led Them to Lead Lives of Purpose
Graduation is always an exciting time, but it’s even more meaningful when the students walking across the stage have a strong sense of self and an entire community invested in their success. At Abington Friends School, their graduating seniors have a plan, solid self-perception, and a feeling of accomplishment to lead lives of purpose. AFS…
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Time to Play! Join Abington Friends School for a Preschool Preview Playdate on Wednesday, June 30
Looking for a school with great values and education, as well as a school where they can begin their journey to college? Look no further and come to a playdate with Abington Friends School! Join the preschool team at the Preschool Preview Playdate on Wednesday, June 30, at 9:30 a.m. Get out of the house,…
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Manor College Graduate Beats the Odds and Gets Her Degree, Thanks to the Personal Attention From Her Professors
From homework in the hospital just hours after giving birth, to a sleeping toddler on her shoulder at graduation day, Amani Butcher persevered through several challenges in receiving her Manor College degree during the years leading up tothe institution’s 2021 Commencement ceremony on May 13, 2021. Back in the Books Not even 24 hours passed…
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Jenkintown’s Abington Friends School Students Build Critical Skills With Year-Long Social Justice Curriculum
This school year at Abington Friends School, Keisha Hirlinger, the Lower School music teacher, transitioned to co-teach a class of fourth-grade students with colleague Michelle Podulka. Michelle is the Technology and Library Specialist for the Lower School. The pair are a dynamic duo and display mutual respect, gained from working closely together for several years…
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Couple Finds Everything They Were Looking for in 1929 Colonial in Jenkintown
Casey and Dylan Ciocca found everything they were looking for in a home where they wanted to start a family in a 1929 Colonial in Jenkintown, writes Terri Akman for The Philadelphia Inquirer. The pair, who used to live in an apartment in South Philadelphia, were hoping to find an older house with a lot…
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Jenkintown’s Manor College Holds COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for Community Members
Dozens of the Manor College community received their first doses of the COVID-19 vaccination last Wednesday. Manor College partnered with Walmart to provide the vaccine to members of the Manor community. Members of the community 12 and older were eligible to receive the first dose of Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine thanks to a partnership between the…
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Volunteer Gardeners Get Their Hands Dirty and Beautify Jenkintown’s Meadowbrook Farm
Amateur gardeners, those who have retired or who do not have a garden of their own to work in, are getting their hands dirty volunteering at Meadowbrook Farm in Jenkintown, writes Alejandro Alvarez for The Philadelphia Inquirer. PHS Meadowbrook Farm is a free public garden where visitors can spend hours walking among beautiful, unique plant life against a backdrop…
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Jenkintown’s Grant Blvd Owner and Winner of Beyoncé BeyGood Grant Talks Role Models, Other Projects
Jenkintown resident Kimberly McGlonn, who advocates for sustainability and decarceration through her upcycled clothing brand Grant Blvd, has been receiving a lot of recognition for her work recently, including being named one of the Beyoncé BeyGood grant recipients, writes Beatrice Forman for the Philadelphia Magazine. The versatile activist and entrepreneur has been busy with other…
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Abington Friends School Students Practice Stewardship of the Earth, Seek Ways to Help the Community
An important skill that is taught at Abington Friends School (AFS) as part of an extensive Quaker education, is love and respect for the earth and its inhabitants. The students are taught to be stewards of the environment and to learn and be advocates for social responsibility. During the 2020-2021 year, the school’s Center for…
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Despite Unforeseen Obstacles, Manor College Students Reach Finish Line With 2021 Commencement Ceremony
The Manor College 2021 Commencement featured a drive-In format, allowing students to watch and participate in the ceremony while adhering to COVID protocols. Madelyn Rivera thought she found balance in her life. The mother of three managed a job as a healthcare worker while attending a full slate of classes at Manor College. Then the…
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