Here is an update on some of the work I got to see during a collaboration with Syracuse’s Mercy Works, Inc.
Posts Tagged ‘Education’
Mission before Strategy
Tuesday, August 27th, 2013The Gift of Service
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
The former and current head of The Syracuse Rescue Mission (Clarence Jordan and Alan Thornton) talk at the Vision Center on South Salina Street following the 2013 Teen Tech graduation ceremony.
On the Strength
Monday, June 24th, 2013
Mercy Works Director Gina Rivers prepares Synergy students during their orientation last week. The event was held at the Vision Center on South Salina Street.
Inauguration to Graduation
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013
George Weiss, Founder, Say Yes to Education, Inc.
The Say Yes to Education (Syracuse) celebrated a five-year anniversary yesterday with a program at John T. Roberts School. The event featured speeches by Say Yes Founder George Weiss, educators, politicians, and a few initial graduates. Syracuse University Chancellor Nancy Cantor cited the Say Yes program as a metaphor for Syracuse as a “city of opportunity.”
Current and former Syracuse City School Superintendents Sharon Contreras and Daniel Lowengard speak about the success of Say Yes.
Below is an inspiring speech by Amber Jackson, an inaugural Say Yes Scholar and 2013 graduate of Hobart William Smith Colleges.
Sowing Seeds
Wednesday, May 22nd, 2013“To change a community, you have to change the soil.” – Ron Finley
I’d like to thank the students I had the chance to meet and work with at Westside Academy at Blodgett this year. We took a journey and learned from each other. After the first day I thought a lot about the Tony Danza Book, I’d Like to Apologize to Every Teacher I Ever Had.
We did photo walks, technical research, contests and model shoots, and their skill levels continued to rise to the challenge. But soon I noticed that the children were teaching me as much about creativity and expression as I taught them about photography. Visiting the Westside neighborhood daily was an eye-opening experience. The assignment helped me become a better photographer and a better person.
Also, a special shout-out to Ms. Darby (the program director), Mr. Hicks (the principal), and Syracuse City School District alum Adrian Sicam (the multi-talented artist who allowed SIF to use his music for this piece).
Throwback Thursday: Wisdom Keepers of Post Secondary Ed
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Syracuse-area college presidents (former and current): Beirne (Le Moyne), Cantor (Syracuse University), Eastwood (Upstate Medical University), Murphy (SUNY ESF) & Sydow (SUNY OCC)
ATL to SYR
Wednesday, February 27th, 2013
Georgia Businessmen John Walker (left) and Jason Geter came to Syracuse to participate in the Syracuse City School District’s Black History Program. They are pictured here with organizer and Syracuse Special Education teacher Karen Blue.
Return of the Titans
Saturday, January 12th, 2013
Central Tech alumni Freeman Finch (photographer) and Manny Breland (retired educator and SU legend) prepare to enter the ceremony.
The Institute of Technology (ITC) High School (formerly Central Tech and Syracuse Central) welcomed back alumni in a homecoming event held between two basketball games last night. Former students and members of the community took tours of the new building and got a look at the new gym.
DJ Rivers takes a free-throw during the first half of the junior varsity game (vs. Marcellus).
Central Tech alum and basketball legend Roy Neal points out members of a historic championship team at Central Tech from a vintage photo.
Kevin Edge and Richard McKinnon, members of the Central Tech class of 1972, said they were impressed with the new facilities.
Investing in Public Education
Tuesday, January 1st, 2013
Dr. Weeks Elementary: Renovated and Ready
Remembrance Week
Monday, October 29th, 2012
Laying a rose for Remembrance Week
Remembrance Ceremony (south of Waverly Avenue)
Remembrance Scholars
Rose Laying Ceremony, Main Campus, October 26, 2012
Remembrance Scholars from Syracuse in Focus on Vimeo.