Shoutout to Deb VanHoose

Deb VanHoose is an essential asset to our Upper B.E.S.T. classroom. She has created incredible working relationships with both staff and students. Deb is frequently found leading creative and engaging lessons with her students. She brings an upbeat and positive attitude to the work environment and can always be counted on for a great joke. Deb was chosen as staff member of the month because of her hard work and dedication to the Assistant Teacher position and to her students. Deb is excellent at engaging her students finding the best ways to motivate her students to work. She [...]

Shoutout to Deb VanHoose2022-01-18T00:28:57-05:00

Liz’s Positive Impact

Liz has shown a to make a positive impact on all of the students at Sierra School. She shows patience and understanding when working with students. Liz also shows that she is able to implement the tools that she's learned throughout her day. Liz volunteers to move into other classrooms when needed and has a great attitude! She is always fun to be around and the students love her! Liz has the motivation, attitude, and skills that help keep our school running it is best. Visit our website to learn more about Sierra School [...]

Liz’s Positive Impact2022-01-18T00:28:58-05:00

Student of the Month Program

Here at Plainfield Pathways we understand the importance of teamwork to help students reach their goals. Our Student of the Month program is meant to promote success in and out of the classroom. The student chosen will have shown excellence and perseverance in the classroom and will be celebrated with a special lunch with the staff of their choice! Some keys areas we will look at each month include: Significant progress in the classroom Marked improvement in grades Personal developments Community involvement and service Willingness to participate and be involved Visit our website to learn [...]

Student of the Month Program2022-01-18T00:28:59-05:00

Meet our Staff: Haylie Fuhrmann

Haylie Fuhrmann: I am a licensed School Social Worker (071), a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for the state of Connecticut, and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker for the state of Massachusetts. I have spent the past twenty years working in the clinical field of social worker in the state of Massachusetts. I have spent most of my career specializing in areas of child protection, trauma, attachment, and adoption. I have practiced as an independent clinician for private non-profit agencies and for the state welfare system, which has permitted me to experience a wide range of systems and [...]

Meet our Staff: Haylie Fuhrmann2022-01-18T00:28:59-05:00

Isaiah’s Improvements

Isaiah has been working to improve his communication and is reaching out to communicate more effectively with his classmates and staff. Isaiah has always been a kind and friendly classmate, but he began taking the initiative to interact with his classmates on his own throughout December. Isaiah has improved in all academic areas and is able to more effectively communicate questions he has about the world around him. His improvements have been outstanding! His improvements in regards to communicating effectively have helped him across all academic and social areas. We are so proud of the hard work he has put [...]

Isaiah’s Improvements2022-01-18T00:29:01-05:00

Blowing Away The Competition

Branden has blown away the rest of his peers when it comes to his i-Ready results. Branden leads the school not only in login time, but also in lessons passed. Every day, Branden does not have to be reminded to get on his i-Ready and is usually the first one on the computer. Since the beginning of the school year, Branden has improved two grade levels in his reading and one level in his math. Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

Blowing Away The Competition2022-01-18T00:29:03-05:00

Student Highlight – Makala A

Makala Allen is a 10th grade student at High Road Upper School and is currently enrolled in the Prince George’s Community College’s Workforce Development Program’s 15 hour Childcare Teacher’s Aide certification program. “I want to take childcare class because I like children and I enjoy watching children. I also want to learn to have patience. Children are very hard to deal with but I want to learn to manage with them. Working with children is a privileged. I like watching children grow up and be something in life. I want to be able to work at a good [...]

Student Highlight – Makala A2022-01-18T00:29:05-05:00

Student Success – Emanuel C.

Emanuel will be graduating in June 2020 from High Road Upper School. Emmanuel is interested in working with children when he graduates and is well on his way to following his dream after completing the childcare phase of the childcare Teacher’s aide certification program at Prince George’s Community College’s workforce development program. Next up for Emmanuel? The communication phase of the course and then an internship opportunity at a local center. Visit our website to learn more about High Road School

Student Success – Emanuel C.2022-01-18T00:29:05-05:00

Student Success – Jenyous B.

Jenyous Blair is a responsible, respectful, organized, and charismatic student. Jenyous has worked hard in the classroom. He encourages students to complete their assignments as well as being a helping hand. Jenyous has a school job where he must clean and restock the beverage station. Keep up the good work! Visit our website to learn more about High Road Academy

Student Success – Jenyous B.2022-01-18T00:29:08-05:00