Last week the Club was honored with a visit from DAVID SCHULTHEIS, the President and CEO of THE PATHWAY SCHOOL ,who brought us up-to-date on the school's present status, new additions, and the unique programs offered. The school is a non-profit organization which offers an educational environment that aims to build social life skills and enhanced educational opportunities for special needs students mainly in the areas of Autism, and other intellectual and emotional impairments.
Right at the beginning, he stated that the institution is both a school and a small business and is run for success in both areas. It currently has 165 employees and 185 students which reflects its commitment to offer the most personalize programs for each individual student.
The school is very much into using modern tech to educate the students, and David listed the use of ChromeBooks for each student, a STEM program presented to all students, and 12 on-campus 3D printers which introduce the kids to the latest technology. This helps the school with its aim to get all the students "out" so they can exercise their mind, body, and spirit, and be as well equipped to enter society as possible.
He sited some examples of how the school accomplishes this: A robotics club that competes with area high schools in regional robotics events; a drama class the performers two plays a year; and several sports teams.
The school is K-12 but over half the students are high school age. Most are recommended to Pathway because they are failing in regular schooling and need the special attention. The school receives public funding and additional funding from sending school districts, so there is no additional cost to the student's families.
The Pathway School is considered one of the leading schools for special education in the state, and has shown it's approach to be very successful in its mission to install essential life skills in each of its students.
Congratulations to our new member Lenore Sears-Gay who joined us last month. Lenore leads a very, very busy life and most of her time is spent helping others in need. She is a mom, a nurse, a foster mom, an advocate, a terrific public speaker and a genuine heroine !
Lenore was recently recognized on television on the Drew Barrymore Show as a 'DrewGooder' where she received a check for $15,000 towards her cause. Lenore also won the 7th Annual Women of Excellence award including a charity award of $1000. You can view it HERE <=====
There literally aren't enough words here to describe Lenore's past accomplishments. So take a minute and watch her very charming appearance on the show and learn what Lenore's life is all about. You will be in awe.
Congratulations Lenore, we're amazed of what you have unselfishly accomplished and proud that you chose to serve through Rotary.
See the attached flyer with Michelle Koch's information. She is helping our district's clubs create their IMPACT Clubs. More will be mentioned during club visits. Get those brains thinking!
Help anyone hungry, weary or living in the streets. Help serve breakfast & coffee, organize meals, lead devotion, handle client check-ins, manage the food pantry. Day shelter services
We are the only non-profit, comprehensive crime-victim agency serving Montgomery County, Pennsylvania. Our confidential services are provided at no cost to survivors of crime and their loved ones. Need help with day to day services. Collect used cell phones.
Volunteer at the Pantry or the Farm. Creating meal kits, distributing to guests. Plant pick and pack, help deliver and pick up from partners. Help feed the hungry.
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