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Conversation with EPA Scientists

A deep look at environmental justice issues was the topinc of this week’s “Conversation with…” We were joined by Environmental Protection Agency scientists Antonio Garcia and Dr. Michael Rose.

After student introductions, our guests talked about their educational and career journeys and what led them to work in the environmental field. Antonio grew up in Wisconsin and Mike in West Virginia. They both had a deep love for nature and the outdoors at the same time as living in heavily polluted areas with industrial waste and strip mining.

Each developed an interest in science that eventually found them working on water quality issues at the EPA. Not only did they speak about their work but also about the many careers in science available in this field. The students were especially impacted by the discussion on lead poisoning which remains a big concern in older cities like Baltimore.

After the Conversation, Mohamed and Ethan took them on a tour of the school and the students thanked them with a presentation of TCS mugs.

We were not only fortunate to have Antonio and Mike join us in Conversation, but also to have them as neighbors in Remington as well.

Conversation with Israel Erron Ford and Jude Tibeau

We were pleasantly surprised to have Israel Erron Ford and Jude Tibeau visit us today for our “Conversation with…”. They are two of the terrific actors in the play Hot Wing King that is currently being performed at Baltimore Center Stage. We met them there after attending the play yesterday.

It was another terrific conversation starting with the students sharing a bit about themselves, something about the school and what they took away from experiencing the play yesterday. This was followed by Israel and Jude shared their educational and career journeys including how they became interested in acting and their goaals as young actors. Much of the conversation centered on the production of the play and on the significance of the story told.

We are very thankful of Israel and Jude for their generosity of time and candid sharing with us. Both the play and our time with them were both enjoyable and meaningful.

TCS at Hot Wing King!

Students Finish Lamps with Done Construction

The students completed their lamp projects this week.  They have been building and wiring lamps for the monthly woodworking classes conducted by Done Construction.  The women from Done did the prep work, supplied all of the materials and taught the students the assembly and finishing skills.  The students put everything together, did the wiring and hardware assembly as well as the sanding and finishing.  Each student gets to take home the beautiful lamp they made and finished.

We are so thankful for our partnership with Done Construction and appreciate their work to introduce our students to basic woodworking, home repair and a career in the trade.