Monday, December 8, 2008

Former Scholar Awarded in Maryland

BREAKING NEWS!

One of my best (and favorite) Scholars when I taught 8th grade in Baltimore City Public Schools has been awarded a "Pride Maryland Public Schools Award" by the State of Maryland for her work over the summer. Her name is Indigo McMillian and the once young little middle schooler is now a wonderful young lady and a Junior now! And believe me when I say that this time next year we will be hearing about what top-notch University she decides to attend, no doubt on a full scholarship!

Congratulations Indigo! Continue to make your family and all of us proud and "show your brilliance!"

Below is the description of the award Indigo (and some of her friends from her high school) received, as posted on the Maryland Public Schools website!

Indigo Mcmillian

Christin Morris

LaKeisha Johnson

The Baltimore Talent Development High School

Baltimore City Public Schools

Nominated by Marcie Taylor-Thoma, MSDE

- Indigo Mcmillian, Christin Morris, and LaKeisha Johnson participated in the “O” Ambassadors Program, a joint project of Oprah’s Angel Network and Free the Children, by traveling to India to take part in a three-week international volunteer program. During their international education journey the girls learned about the culture of India, helped to build a school in a rural town there, and taught games to children. These students are making a tangible difference in the lives of their peers in the developing world, by working to find solutions to global challenges through active learning.

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