As her middle schoolers have become high schoolers, and then high schoolers to college students, she has seen the program come full circle. Those 13 year olds ended up majoring in journalism, or broadcasting, and were picked for opportunities over other students because they had the experience that some did not.
Which is why the students are going next level with their broadcast, and the equipment. “My superintendent said, ‘Let’s build a gym that’s ready for 25 years from now’… I asked for a bicycle and got a BMW,” said Shanda.
More importantly, than the equipment is the students.
“The cool part about this is having the kids to make it happen. I’m super excited to see what we can do and give the kids more opportunities,” says Shanda.
The opportunity these students will have to collaborate, communicate, be creative and work on critical thinking is unmatched when you pair it with passionate educators like Shanda. The equipment just helps them do that. It’s the teachers and students that bring the equipment to life. It’s just that one chance that someone took the time to ask a student about, but now that opportunity turns into the next two years of middle school then the next 4 years in high school, and soon they’re learning how they can use these skills at their job.
We are so excited to partner with schools and teachers like Shanda at Schuyler. We know that our #strivschools community is ready to go next level, and we can’t wait to go with them.
To hear more of Shanda and Schuyler’s story, listen to her podcast episode on Striving is Learning.