In an effort to promote reading for pleasure, as a way to unwind and have thought-provoking conversations with friends and classmates, Principal Mike Odiotti launched a book club, “Book Talk.” Each week at assembly, a student, teacher or staff member shares a book that has made an impact on them and shares with those gathered the recommendation. The hope is … Read More
Teachers Speak About Literacy Program at Network Principal Conference
Literacy and retention are crucial themes in the Cristo Rey Network. But a shout-out to CRSM teachers Sarah Morley and Stefanie Goy who traveled to L.A. in early January to present the innovative student support program they have created to network principals gathered at their mid-year meeting. The duo gave an overview of their Room 120 program that merges Academic … Read More
Room 120: Where Intensive Tutoring Empowers Students
In 2008 when Sarah Hastings Morley and Stefanie Goy arrived at the-then, St. Martin De Porres High School for their first day of teaching, they discovered an empty teacher supply closet, no text books, and only two novels: The Lord of the Flies and Romeo and Juliet. At the time, students who needed academic assistance would be ushered backstage in … Read More