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Conversation with LaRae Amoor Studio

We welcomed our friend Greeyo aka Antwan Hawkins and his crew from LaRae Amoor Universe studio – A.S.E. aka Kevin, Groovy aka Jordan, Cole and Rob the Reaper for a Conversation. This was a very lively and wide ranging discussion sharing life stories, goals, music and media interests and much more. The Conversation was followed by a tour of our facility led by several students. This relationship has been growing since the Fall when we visited them at their studio for a music session, tour and conversation. We are exploring ways of working even more closely together going forward.

We are thankful for the wisdom, encouragement and energy that all the folks at LaRae Amoor Universe brought into our building!

https://laraeamoor.com/

Good Debt, Bad Debt & Risky Debt

The amazing folks from Berman McAleer were back again today for their monthly Financial Literacy seminar.  Today’s lesson was all about evaluating and understanding different kinds of debt. The students worked in groups to discuss various debt scenarios that were presented to them and then had to label each one as “good debt”, “bad debt” or “risky debt”. After pronouncing their answer to the class, the groups had to defend and discuss how they reached their conclusion. They consider scenarios having to do with car and home purchases, payday loans and more. It was a very lively session and the learning will resonate as the students face these real life decisions.

Our thanks to series coordinator Kathleen Gower along with Adaiha Montgomery and Geneveive Criscera and all the folks at Berman McAleer for this eye opening seminar and the delicious lunch.

Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle Visits TCS

We were honored to have representatives of the Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle (BWGC)visit the school today for a field visit. Sally Neustadt,  Bonnie Stainman, Frances Lodder and Jane Meyer came in a field visit to witness the school in action and to meet with school staff. As part of the visit they met with the students to hear avout their lives and experiences.

BWGC is a group of hundreds of women who have created an organization, pooled their resources to make a difference in the lives of women and children in Baltimore City. They have  provided important support to TCS several times in the past and is considering us again this year. We are thankful for this visit and the kindness of the women of the Baltimore Women’s Giving Circle.

Conversation with Mario Armstrong Part II

Having just returned from his continuing spot on The Today Show where he is the Tech and Lifestyle expert, Mario Armstrong was back at the school. Mr. Mario challenged the students the last time he was here to come up with a concise but solid introduction of themselves that they could deliver extemporaneously. As each student did an introduction, he gave advice on content, body language and voice. It was a terrific lesson in personal confidence and communication.

Following that part of his visit, was a more conventional, but just as interesting, conversation with him where the students asking questions about his life and career. We are excited that he will be back for a regular seminar each semester next year. Thank you Mario Armstrong for sharing and bringing your considerable talents into the school.