April 2024 News
- Andrea Smith-Morgan
- Apr 1, 2024
- 2 min read
A digital publication of Mindful Awareness Academy for Children
Countdown to College Day for Homeless and Displaced Youth
MAAC is busy preparing for its first-ever college day event partnership with Essex Regional Educational Services Commission for Homeless Children and Youth (ERESC), scheduled for Tuesday, April 23 at Montclair State University.
"We are energized to offer this day of services a connections to Essex County high school students experiencing homelessness," said MAAC executive director Andrea Smith-Morgan. "What better community cause is there than one that helps connect scholars with the tools they need to succeed academically and in life, and to break the cycle of poverty and homelessness? We are eager and ready to help them make their
dreams a reality!"
The day's activities will include workshops, speakers and connections with industry professionals, giveaways, and a college fair. Guest speakers include professionals in various industries, including counseling, wellness, financial aid, academia, a of course, mindfulness. Essex County Community College, Montclair State University, Eastwick College/HoHokus School of Trades, William Paterson University, Passaic County Community College, and Lincoln Tech will have representatives at the event's college fair. MAAC is still accepting donations from those who wish to sponsor a student (see below). For more information about this event, contact andrea@themaac.org.
CLICK HERE TO SUPPORT MAAC's COLLEGE DAY EVENT
BFFs Kennedy Morgan and Logan Richberg Grow, Give, and Shine Brightly
Kennedy Morgan (left) and Logan Richberg (right) share a love of dance, learning, and helping others as MAAC virtual tutors.
As little girls, Kennedy Morgan and Logan Richberg took dance classes together. Still best friends today, these young women are both attending college in Washington, DC and working as virtual scholars for MAAC.
Here are their stories:
"Hi! My name is Kennedy Morgan, and I am a sophomore at American University studying political science and broadcast journalism. I am the production manager for the Kennedy Political Union and a choreographer for AU in Motion. After undergrad, I plan to go to graduate school to receive my masters in journalism with a concentration in politics. I enjoy tutoring the students that are really interested in the subject matter."
"Hi! My name is Logan Richberg, born and raised in Montclair, New Jersey. I am an honors student at Howard University studying sociology and political science. I am a member of my university’s mock trial team, and competed for the first time at this season’s regional competition. After undergrad, I plan to go to law school and become a civil rights attorney. I enjoy tutoring because there is a sense of accomplishment that comes with helping the student master their homework, or helping them feel confident for quizzes and tests they may have."
Perhaps the best thing about being a virtual tutor is the positive feedback from the scholars they serve. As one student told Morgan, "This is the first time I finally understood what the teacher was talking about.
MAAC Board Members
Yanira Amadeo LeShae Daniel Eleanor Gil-Kashiwabara * Tanya Isler-Horne
Ramel Meekins Julian Pinnix-Odrick Nadine Verna * Tamara Williams
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