Bishop Guertin is a private school run by the Brotherhood of the Sacred Heart. Founded and opened in 1963 as an all-boys school, it merged with Mount St. Mary's in 1992 and became co-educational. During the presentation, the LGN class was taught some common cardinal vocabulary.
KVT+L- This means “known,” “valued,” and “loved.” At Bishop Guertin, we strive to get to know our students, value them, and value the time we spend with them. Above all, they want their students to feel loved and know they can come back anytime. Bishop Guertin is a sanctuary for our students. They want to create a safe space for students to learn, grow, and make mistakes. They teach through relationships and everything is focused on forming the whole person. They encourage their students to go out and make a difference in the world to make it a better place. We found that out when the student ambassadors took us on a tour around the school. The students were very proud of their school and you could tell by the way they talked about the different programs they participated in, shared stories about their school, and talked about their teachers. They were all very proud to be cardinals.
After the tour, we returned to the classroom for two panel discussions. The first panel discussion was about early childhood education in Nashua. We heard from some of Nashua's leading early education programs. We were pleased to welcome panelists Elizabeth Witmer (Greater Nashua YMCA), Jane Marquis (Adult Learning Center), and Angela Hehir (World Academy). They each shared the great work they are doing in early education to shape young minds from toddlers to kindergarteners. We talked about how essential their work is and how without it our economy would be in trouble. One of the big takeaways for me from this panel discussion was to stay up to date on the bills currently being introduced in the Senate that would help support teacher retention, support services, training opportunities, and resources to support education. It was about how we can all help them by keeping them available. They can continue the important work they are doing. All three organizations have a mandate to ensure that childcare is valued by all.
Our second panel discussion was with leaders who choose non-traditional education in Nashua. We had the pleasure of hearing from Melissa Merhalski (ASD), Jason Strrniste (BG), Susannah Williams (Microsociety), and Jacqueline Gilbert (VLACS). This panel discussion was very interesting to listen to. As a NH resident, I had no idea how many options there were in our small state. Each of these schools focuses on different learning methods and offers programs that are very different from typical public schools. This panel brought light to our eyes. It was stated that such panel discussions are very useful for parents who are looking for new learning opportunities for their children. Not all children are the same, and not all schools are the same. This type of panel will allow parents to see all of the great options Nashua has for their children, allowing them to find the best place for their students to receive the education that will best serve them. .
We ended the morning at Nashua High School South. Upon arrival, there was a panel discussion and lunch with Nashua School District leaders. Mr. Keith Richards (Nashua High School South Principal), Mr. Matt Poska (Assistant Superintendent), Mr. Marissa Dardagiannopoulos (CCC Coordinator), Dr. Mario Andrade (Superintendent), Mr. Dan Alexander (Director of Special Education) ) I was able to hear from him. The Nashua School District is all about community. They are always looking for new ways to connect with new community partners and have already built very strong relationships within the community. These relationships have provided students with opportunities to learn and grow as professionals in a variety of fields. They are true leaders in education and have set a firm goal to make Nashua a strong school district for all future leaders.
Posted by: Tiffany Jocelyn
YMCA of Greater Nashua
NCC works with a variety of employer groups to help meet the needs of their businesses. For example, BAE needed to increase production of computer boards that operated with very small wiring. This requires very specific training. NCC has his 10-week course that provides students with first-hand experience within the industry. Upon successful completion, the student is guaranteed an interview for an entry-level position at her BAE.
Next on our agenda was Michel Grimm. Michelle talked about dual enrollment and early college credit. This program offers high school students ages 15 and older, from their second grade through their senior year, who live in Nashua or within an 80-mile radius of her N.C.C. You will have the opportunity to take tuition-free, credit-bearing courses. Taking these classes will help you save money on tuition, stay ahead of the curve, prepare for college, and build your resume.
The day ended at Las Norris Asto. Professor of Business & Security Studies and Security Program Director, Revere University. Rivier became a university in 2012 and has dual accreditation. They currently have the number one nursing program in New Hampshire. Russ entertained us with interesting stories about cybersecurity and the different ways scammers try to hack into our lives.
Author: Tracy Bourassa
enterprise bank
This press release was prepared by the Greater Nashua Chamber of Commerce. The views expressed here are the author's own.
