As part of their year-end final project, 10th graders in Ms. DeRuyter’s Global Perspectives class are challenged to identify and research a local issue with global significance—and propose potential solutions. To deepen their understanding, five esteemed community leaders visited campus this week to share their expertise and firsthand experiences with 7th-12th grade students during a school assembly.
These leaders are already making a meaningful impact on the island, working to address critical challenges in our community. We are incredibly grateful for their time, insights, and dedication to educating and inspiring our students.
Pictured here are:
🔹 Bernard Simmonds, Resident Agent in Charge, Department of Homeland Security, ICE
TOPIC: Drugs, Guns, and Gun Violence
🔹 Dr. Lindsay Wagner, CEO/Founder, Island Therapy, LLC
TOPIC: Mental Health
🔹 Tina Beazer, Executive Director, Red Cross
TOPIC: Natural Disasters & Preparedness
🔹 Amy Bowler & Steve Churma, COO & CEO / Co-Founders, Replastics, ReCycle STX
TOPIC: Pollution & Waste Management
🔹 Mary Grace Duethman, Restoration Associate, Coral Restoration Foundation
TOPIC: Ocean Care & Coral Reef Restoration
A heartfelt thank you to these dedicated professionals for sharing their knowledge and passion with our students. Your contributions help shape the next generation of global thinkers and problem solvers!
