Diwali: Be A Light
Ms. Sidhu's juniors were tasked with an
important project during Diwali this year: identify
a need in the world and design a project to bring
"light" to it. Her students contemplated this task
and realized that they had the opportunity to
bring light to people right here on our campus.
The students designed and hung up posters
around campus to honor the maintenance
and security crews. Not only did they surprise
the crews with posters, but they also brought
them coffee and donuts. By encouraging our
maintenance and security, students inspired the
rest of the community to go forth and shed light
wherever they go.
Iman Sandifer
Breakthrough's New Associate Site Director
By Jonah Stevens, Breakthrough Site Director
Breakthrough Miami is filled with talented and impressive people, from
the scholars and volunteers to the staff and Parent Network. I'd like to
officially introduce you to one of them, our new Associate Site Director,
Iman Sandifer. Mr. Iman G. Sandifer is a proud native of Hallandale Beach,
Florida. His connection to and love for Breakthrough started when he was
a Teaching Fellow back in 2012. Back then, he taught Humanities and a
Youth Leadership elective. Iman went to Florida A&M University, earning
his BS degree in History, followed by a Masters of Educational Leadership.
He also served in other various educational capacities including the Head
Royce School Heads Up program in California. Iman loves the arts and
public speaking, and is inspired to help the youth because of the vast
contributions made by those before him.
Iman says, "My experience at Breakthrough Miami has been very great so
far! Having the opportunity to influence the lives of some of Miami's brightest
young minds is a great privilege and responsibility. I cherish my time in
this space and I know I will grow both as a professional and overall as an
individual because of it. I love being here at Palmer Trinity as well. Everyone is
extremely polite and always eager to make you feel like part of the family."
Please feel free to contact Iman anytime at iman@breakthroughmiami.org.
If any PTS parents are interested in getting involved with Breakthrough
Miami, please reach out to our co-chairs Kim Vinas (kimkvinas@gmail.
com) or Gisela Segredo (gisela.segredo@gmail.com). There are many
opportunities to give back to the community.
palmertrinity.org
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