Education
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All Manor College Dental Assistant Students Passed RHS Exam on First Attempt Last Year
Manor College’s Expanded Functions Dental Assisting Program recorded a 100 percent pass rate on the 2022 Radiation Health and Safety Exam offered by the Dental Assisting National Board. The program has achieved the perfect score for the fifth consecutive year. According to the Dental Assisting National Board, the national average stands at 61 percent. In…
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Don’t Miss Salus University’s Upcoming Open Houses This Fall
Upcoming open houses at Salus University and the Pennsylvania College of Optometry at Salus University are the perfect opportunity to explore new educational opportunities in health care. Salus University Prospective Student Open House – October 28, 2023 The Salus University Doctor of Audiology, Master of Science in Speech-Language Pathology, Master of Science in Occupational Therapy,…
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Engineering/Makerspace Workshops Coming Back to Pottstown
Educational, fun classes again will be offered this fall to adults and kids by Dr. Hoda Ehsan, chair of the Engineering Department at The Hill School. The workshops will be offered at the Pottstown Area Social Innovations Lab at 249 E. High Street (behind the Espresso Yourself Book Cafe in the front of the building).…
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Radnor Township School District Ranks Among Nation’s Top 10 School Districts
Radnor Township School District, which includes Ithan Elementary School in Bryn Mawr, earned the No. 10 spot on Niche’s 2024 Best School Districts in America list, writes Ryan Mulligan for Philadelphia Business Journal. The No. 1 school district in America for 2024, according to Niche was Adlai E. Stevenson High School District No. 125 in…
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For Medical Records Professional Brendan Bossard, Peirce Offered the Flexibility and Support He Needed
After graduating high school in 1986, Brendan Bossard started college but initially dropped out to look for the right program. He re-enrolled into another college and completed his bachelor’s in social work in 1996. He worked in the social work field for a few years, but the demands were draining, and he decided to explore…
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Saint Charles Seminary Will Use $1.2 Million Lilly Endowment Grant to Improve Preaching
Wynnewood’s Saint Charles Borromeo Seminary has received a large programming grant from Lilly Endowment to improve the preaching by clergy, writes Matthew Gambino for Catholic Philly. Lilly Endowment, which is a foundation based in Indianapolis, announced the award on September 27 as part of its Compelling Preaching Initiative. The foundation made grants ranging from $250,000…
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Souderton Science Teacher Remembered for Her ‘Immense Curiosity’
Valerie Ford, 54, a well-loved science teacher at Souderton Area High School for many years, passed away on Thursday, September 21 of brain cancer, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Ford who lived in Souderton was also a tutor, mentor, summer camp director and former associate campus minister at Juniata College. In 2013, she…
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These Montgomery County School Districts Are Among the Best in Pennsylvania
Five Montgomery County school districts are among Pennsylvania’s top 25 school districts for 2024, according to Niche, writes Michelle Rotuno-Johnson for Patch. The districts are Lower Merion School District in Ardmore (4th), Colonial School District in Plymouth Meeting (11th), Spring-Ford Area School District in Royersford (14th), Wissahickon School District in Ambler (15th), and School District…
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Where Does Your School Rank Among the 2024 Best Schools in Philly Area?
The numbers are in. Niche has published the 2024 Best Schools in the Philadelphia Area and here is where Montgomery County private high schools ranked. No. 2 The Baldwin School Located in Bryn Mawr, The Baldwin School earned an A+ overall Niche grade, with A+ scores also for academics, teachers, clubs and activities and college…
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Two Montgomery County Schools Are 2023 National Blue Ribbon Winners
The U.S. Department of Education has released the 2023 National Blue Ribbon winners and two Montgomery County schools are among the award recipients, writes Ryan Sharrow for Philadelphia Business Journal. Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary in Ambler, an independent school, and St. Philip Neri School in Lafayette Hill, a school in the Archdiocese of Philadelphia, have been…
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Hill School’s Student Philanthropy Council Invites Applications for Grant Program
The student-run Student Philanthropy Council at The Hill School is now accepting applications from Pottstown area nonprofit organizations for its SPC grant program. Interested organizations can complete an online form and submit a Request for Proposal. Information on the application process can be found here. All completed applications must be submitted by November 17, 2023,…
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Crystal Carson is a Full-Time Analyst, Single Mother and Advocate of Peirce College
Crystal Carson knows how important flexibility is when it comes to college classes for a working mother. As a single mother, she needed a curriculum that could fit her busy lifestyle. After meeting with a Peirce College advisor to discuss how the program works, she decided that Peirce would be a great fit for her.…
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Enjoy a Taste of the Indian Valley While Supporting North Montco Students
Indian Valley restaurants, wineries, and breweries will present their specialties during the Indian Valley Chamber of Commerce Tastings of the Indian Valley on Tuesday, October 24. The event will be held from 5:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Franconia Heritage Banquet and Conference Center in Souderton. Tickets are $30.00. This year, North Montco’s Education Foundation…
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Cheltenham Native, Temple University President JoAnne A. Epps Was Devoted to the School
JoAnne A. Epps, a graduate of Cheltenham High School, took on many roles during her long career at Temple University, but her biggest legacy is how she truly cared for people, writes Gary Miles for The Philadelphia Inquirer. Epps, 72, president of Temple University, passed away on September 19 at Temple University Hospital after becoming…
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Penn State Abington’s Margo DelliCarpini to Lead All Penn State Branch Campuses
Starting October 1, Penn State University will have a new vice president for commonwealth campuses and executive chancellor, writes Bill Schackner for TribLive. Margo DelliCarpini will oversee the university’s 20 branch campuses. Prior to her new role, DelliCarpini was the chancellor at Penn State Abington. In her new role, one of her main focuses will…
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Eisenhower Science Academy Will Help Fight Food Insecurity with New Vertical Garden
CBS News’ Stephanie Stahl visited Eisenhower Science & Technology Leadership Academy in Norristown recently to learn about a new learning project that will also help fight food insecurity. Through a partnership with Jefferson Health and the Norristown Area School District, the school now has a Green Bronx Machine hydroponic garden which grows plants without soil,…
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9 Students from North Penn Chosen as National Merit Scholar Semifinalists
Nine North Penn Students have been named National Merit Scholar Semifinalists, writes Justin Heinze for the Patch. Of the 1.5 million eligible high school juniors nationwide, less than one percent make it to the semifinal stage. “These academically talented high school seniors will now have an opportunity to continue in the competition for more than…
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Montco High School Students Deepen Their Understanding of Civic Responsibility
Through a partnership between the Connelly Foundation and Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge, the Archdiocese of Philadelphia offers Catholic high school students, including those in Montgomery County, a chance to immerse themselves in American history and civic responsibility. Studies have suggested U.S. students lack a strong civics education which focuses on the rights and responsibilities…
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