hot off the press

06.30.10
         
“If I were a teacher at my high school, I would give my students the best education possible through hands-on experiences,” writes Lauren Bersek [Intermediate '07-'08] in a piece published in the Bergen Record.

Lauren, a sophomore at Academies @ Englewood—a New Jersey public school of choice that offers career academies—cites her experience at Exploration's Intermediate Program as very influential. She believes in the importance of applying subjects to real-life experience; learning outside the classroom on trips; that teachers should be role-model and classes should engage the students; and that learning should be challenging but fun.

“I have never seen teachers with so much enthusiasm! Their passion, energy and willingness to teach their students to be open to all types of learning inspired me,” writes Lauren.

Currently, Lauren is focusing on bio-medicine at Academies @ Englewood. She is also a member of the Health Occupations Student Association, French National Honor Society, and a copy editor of the Maroon Tribune.

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