UPS Donates $20,000 To People’s Prep
October 7, 2021UPS DONATES $20,000 TO SUPPORT PEOPLE’S PREP CHARTER SCHOOL’S COLLEGE PERSISTENCE EFFORTS Funds will help alumni fill tuition gaps and support new programs for current students. [Newark, New Jersey — September 30, 2021] The UPS Foundation has awarded a $20,000 grant to People’s Prep, the city’s oldest independent charter high school, to support the school’s…Read More
Savannah Tilley- English Teacher
May 4, 2021Savannah Tilley graduated from Smith College just weeks before joining the English department at People’s Prep. In the latest installment of Wolfpack Voices, Savannah discusses the challenges she’s faced as a first-year teacher, the growth she’s enjoyed in the classroom, and how she’s been able to build relationships with her students through remote learning. What…Read More
Aziel Rosado- Teaching Assistant
April 7, 2021Aziel Rosado is nearly through his first year as a teaching assistant at People’s Prep. In our latest edition of Wolfpack Voices, Aziel discusses his journey as a first-generation college student and how our instructional leadership coaches have helped him develop as a new teacher. As a first-generation college student, what challenges did you face…Read More
Dr. Nicolette Rittenhouse-Young, Assistant Director of Student Support
March 2, 2021Dr. Nicolette Rittenhouse-Young joined People’s Prep’s student support and mental health teams this year. In our latest Wolfpack Voices, Dr. Rittenhouse-Young discusses the importance of her team’s work during the pandemic and what it’s like to start a new job virtually. Why did you choose to work in a school setting? I really love the…Read More
People’s Prep Donates to United Way
February 16, 2021Earlier this year, in response to the murder of George Floyd, People’s Prep students, lead by our Voyage Honors Program, started a fundraiser to support a local organization working in social justice. Through t-shirt sales, our students raised $1,000 and chose the United Way of Newark as the recipient. We recently hosted a virtual check…Read More