A Message from Our Executive Director
This school year marks my 30th year working in education,…
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Entries by Helene Mitchell-Levy
Meet Dearborn STEM’s First College Grad!
We recently re-connected with Orlanda Dos Santos, one of Dearborn STEM Academy’s first college graduates, about her experience at Dearborn and the impact of our early college programming on her journey at Bentley University.
Orlanda arrived in the US at 10 years old from Cape Verde, and she attended the Condon School in South Boston.…
It All Starts In The Soil – One Graduates Journey to Seeing Her Students Flourish
BTR cohort 18 graduate Brandi’ Dorch shared with her fellow residents how she learned to care for and nurture students individuals to see them grow. Continue reading below for an excerpt from Brandi’s speech.
“As much as I genuinely hate that you all nominated me to be your speaker, I am equally if not more,…
A 5th Grader’s Advice to Becoming a Successful Educator
Jaeliz shared her advice for BTR grads and a student perspective on how teachers can better engage with their students. Here is her speech in its entirety.
“Hi everyone. My name is Jaeliz. I gave a speech at my 5th grade graduation ceremony at DSNCS, and I can’t believe I am giving…
The Teacher’s Voice is a Powerful Tool – BTR Cohort 18 Graduate Speech
BTR Graduate and Honored.org’s May 2021 Honoree, Kylie Webster-Cazeau shared a powerful speech taking us through her journey at BTR and lessons she learned along the way. Continue below to read an excerpt from Kylie’s speech.
During April vacation week some of our 4th and 5th graders at Dudley Street Neighborhood Charter School attended our very first STEM Camp Week hosted at the Dearborn STEM Academy. This was the students first exposure to secondary education and to life as a Dearborn STEM student. The purpose of the camp was to strengthen… Dearborn STEM Academy senior Anne Raphael recently moved to the US and aspires to become a cardiothoracic surgeon. Anne shared her journey with us, and talked about her next steps after graduation this spring. Born in Haiti, Anne moved to the United States in November 2019, joining her aunt who resides… We recently sat down with Dearborn STEM Academy’s Head of School, Darlene Marcano to talk about her path as an educator, the return to hybrid learning and the importance of celebrating women all year! Can you tell us what led you to become an educator? And what has your path been to your… This week, we sat down virtually for a conversation with Dearborn STEM senior, Jonathan Vernett, who is a dually enrolled student at Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology (BFIT). Jonathan shared about his experience at the Dearborn, how the pandemic has affected his learning, and where he sees his future. Jonathan, a Roxbury native, recently moved…
Dudley Street scholars engage with STEM concepts in week-long camp
Dearborn STEM Senior Spotlight
Conversation with Dearborn STEM Academy’s Head of School
DPC Member Reflection – Ella Frederick
My name is Ella Frederick, and I am a member…
Dearborn STEM Senior Spotlight
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