NYC is ranked as the top multicultural city in the World.
DCIS Travel Club is planning a trip there.
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According to Kate Collom from Language Trainers, "Some cities are like snow globes. They seem to hold an entire world in their midst". They rank New York City #1 among multicultural cities around the world. In NYC, one can hear 800+ languages spoken and smell ethnic foods in the air. Plus, 35% of the residents were born outside of the U.S. so it is a special place for diversity, inclusion, and creativity.
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The DCIS Baker Travel Club (pictured here), made up of mostly middle schoolers, meets weekly in the Melanie Grant Travel Center to talk about their travel aspirations. According to Assistant Principal/Travel Coordinator Courtney Wickham, "This group of go-getters, are working on their trip to NYC in April 2023. They made the decision on the destination and are planning the basic itinerary. Of course, DCIS Foundation wants to help them get there. CLICK HERE to contribute during our Year-End Campaign.
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Pictured: Educator Brenda Sanchez, J. Rojas-Rosales, K. Navarrete-Justo, D. Estrada-Espinoza, D. Dodson, A. Hernandez-Soria, D. Mayorga-Castillo, A. Moralez-Marrufo, L. Camins, G. Zheleznyak, L. Rhoades, Mila Young, Nelle Collier, Maya Ceron-Fort, Genevieve Marbach, Not Pictured: Educator Courtney Wickham and V. Hernandez |
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More educational trips are planned for Paris (science theme, spring break 2023), Colombia (service learning, summer 2023), and Japan (language, TBD). We look forward to sharing photos and information soon.
Overnight and day-trip excursions for our youngest global citizens at DCIS Fairmont and DCIS Ford are in the works.
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DCIS Italian teacher and an alumnus go back to Italy - as award recipients.
Ms. Marcela Quesada and Mr. Sergio Mayfield
earn NEW recognition and honors.
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International curricula and travel experiences at DCIS lead to big things in 2023 for two special community members.
Marcela Quesada (pictured above), the Italian teacher at DCIS Baker earned a scholarship to Accademia Italiana di Salerno which gives her the opportunity to learn new strategies for teaching Italian as a second language. Her award was based on student AP Italian scores and her exceptional teaching methods.
Sergio Mayfield, (pictured here) a 2022 graduate of DCIS Baker (AP Italian with Ms. Quesada) and current student at UC Denver, earned a scholarship to study abroad at John Cabot University in Rome. His award covers lodging, classes, and books. This award allows Sergio to improve his Italian language skills and further his education.
Of note, Sergio Mayfield was one of 11 students and three teachers that DCIS Foundation fully funded for the Italian Exchange program in March 2022. And, this is the first time either scholarship has been awarded to a DCIS teacher and alumnus. Making DCIS proud, again!
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The competition for donations has grown exponentially in the last five years - especially for small local nonprofits. If able, please donate to us via the COLORADO GIVES for our Year-End campaign. (open now). Why donate? Our student trips rely on individual donations, bank fees are reduced during this campaign, and we may earn an incentive grant if we make our fundraising goal.
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Scholarship Portal Open until Nov 7 |
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The Board of Directors is Hard at Work and Still Growing. Oh My! |
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The DCIS Foundation Board of Directors meets once a month in person at the DCIS Baker Melanie Grant Travel Center at DCIS Baker to vote on new board member credentials, funding allocation, student scholarships, event management, and critical fundraising efforts. These professionals are all busy but they take time to get involved because they care deeply about our students and their travel experiences. CLICK HERE to take a peek at the exceptional talent we have gathered together to serve our donors. Pictured here, left to right: Brady Efting, Lisa Matt Harrison, Lisa Tadiri, and Dave Smith.
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Two New Board Members Voted In. |
Mr. Robert Bresnahan
CLICK HERE to learn more about them (wow, just wow).
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Want to dig into the details and learn more?
Our website is full of great information, research, inspired ideas, leadership stories, and amazing history. CLICK HERE to get the scoop.
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Board of Directors:
Matt Harrison, President
Open, Vice President/Secretary
David Goldstone, Treasurer (term ends 2022)
Robert Bresnahan
Dianne Criswell
Brady Efting
Gianina Horton
Dana Novara
Erin Sorce
Dave Smith
Lisa Tadiri
Matt Weimer
Stacy Yauk
Council of Advisors:
Sally Bishop
Christine Ekman
Claudia Morlan
Mario Romero
Alumni Leadership Council:
Piper Backburn
Isabella Berggren
Alba-Leea Campos-Castro
Eduardo Chavez
Mackenzie Christman
Ca’la Connors
Eliza Cummings
Emily Frazer-Abel
Malia Josephine
Davina James
Rebecca Lipman
Justice Miles
Brooke Porter
Freya Quist
Balfe Reynoso
Jack Virnich
Sam Wands
Ex-Officio Board (Active):
Dan Lutz, Ph.D., Founder, and Sr. Advisor
Melanie Grant, Founder, and Sr. Advisor
Cara Goman, Past Board President and Advisor
Nina McGibney, Advisor
In Memory & Honor - Board Member:
Dennis Gallagher
Executive Director:
Theresa Meier Conley, Ph.D.
Marketing Coordinator:
Emily Castro
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