I write this in strong support of the 2016 Pathfinder Award nomination for Isabella (Bella) Greene, a student at Oxbridge Academy of the Palm Beaches. At the outset, let me state that Bella is an extraordinary student and it is truly a pleasure to write this letter about her.
When Bella first contacted me in 2014 expressing her interest in working in my lab, I gladly accepted her. High School students in general are very busy with their studies, homework and extracurricular activities. From the beginning, she committed herself to a weekly average lab work schedule of 12-14 hours along with additional time on the weekends for the opportunity to learn new procedures. The kind of passion and commitment Bella exhibited is truly exceptional.
My laboratory focuses on understanding the basic mechanisms of memory storage and aging associated cognitive dysfunction and we are actively trying to develop novel therapeutics for Alzheimer’s disease. Bella is involved in a project that is aimed at elucidating the molecular underpinnings of the establishment and maintenance of excitatory and inhibitory synapses. The molecular mechanisms underlying this process remain elusive. Bella’s goal is to determine whether a specific family of molecular motor proteins, kinesins, plays a critical role in this process. There are about 40 different kinesins and she wanted to identify a specific kinesin that is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of components of excitatory and
Throughout my journey in high school, I’ve made an incredible progress with the support of my teachers. Starting with my English teacher in Junior year, shannon Lupin. From her life lessons to her teaching moments, she was able to inspire my love for reading
Students are nominated by their teachers and guidance counselors, and are judged on their intellectual engagement, creativity, and commitment to community. I was presented this award at the annual academic awards.
Good Morning, it is with great pleasure that I write this letter of support for Orion Edwards in his application for the University of Guelph McKendry-Baker Memorial Scholarship.
The purpose of this letter is to apply for the Waldoboro Woman’s Club scholarship for those who intend on continuing their education of higher learning.
I am Mary Vang a first year 8th grade Sallisaw Middle School AVID student. Thank you for all the support you have given AVID. This program means a lot to me and your support has meant a lot for my AVID companions and me. Without AVID, I wouldn’t have seen my future farther than graduating high-school. Every college campus visit we had have so far, was an amazing experience for me which I would never forget. And again, thank you for the love and support you have given us for this year.
Your Honor, Sir. Breana’s proudest moment as a person is when she obtained an honor roll certificate last year. She had a hard time with understanding the teacher, but she slowly and gradually grasped the concept. Her hard work paid off as she got all A’s and B’s. Breana’s strenuous time with her school’s curriculum made her feel very angered, but she pushed herself to the limits and ended up having the joy of spectacular
Not only is Amanda a wonderful person but she has also devoted herself to her studies and extracurricular activities while at Kent Denver, a prestigious private high school in Denver, CO. This past year, Amanda made it on the Headmaster’s List, awarded by the
On the first day of placement for the We Will Read (WWR) program, we had an orientation seminar at the Dallington Public School. When I arrived, my field educator Elitha Sims welcomed me and we had a little conversation before the seminar started. Elitha told me that she has graduated from the Early Childhood Studies at Ryerson about 13 years ago and she really loves our program. She also told me a little bit about the 4 children that I’ll be working with and assured me not to worry too much.
Beginning August 2015, Cathy Wyrick recommended me as a FIT Academy member. As a FIT, I was able to provide direct instruction and perform observations for trainees at the center, teach the Associate and Certified classes to educators and help struggling readers and writers
Few students impress me as much as Miss Alexandria Lee, which is why I am writing in support of her application for the Watson-Brown scholarship. Having known Alex for the past four years as her Drama Club advisor, I have witnessed her growth from a shy and insecure child into an assertive, creative, intelligent, and mature young woman. Besides being kind and caring to a fault, Alex is determined and motivated at a level far higher than her peers. She is a tremendous leader and role model as well as an inspiration to all who know her.
It is a great pleasure to recommend Jennifer Gentile for admission to St. John Villa Academy. I have known Jennifer since before she was born. Over 25 years ago I was a client of Jennifer’s father, Nicholas Gentile, and today I consider the Gentile family to be extraordinary friends. During this time I have had the pleasure of watching Jennifer grow from a child and develop into an enthusiastic, mature young woman.
1. Background and Significance: Synapse formation and modulation of synaptic activity require the expression of new proteins in the cell body and locally at the synapse1-4. How proteins and mRNAs are transported to the synapse and how this process is regulated for memory storage is poorly understood. Molecular motor proteins such as kinesins, dyneins and myosins mediate the active transport of gene products5-7. Kinesins and dyneins move along microtubules whereas myosins move along actin. Importantly, kinesin move from the cell body to synapse whereas dynein move from synapse to cell body. Despite the progress in understanding the cell-biology, biochemistry and biophysics of molecular motors5-7, little is known about whether and how molecular motors are regulated in specific neurons, what cargos are transported in response to activity and whether they play a key role in learning and memory storage.
Thank you for the kind introduction and thank you for inviting me here to speak today. This time many years ago I graduated from this school in Coalwood. I wouldn’t be here today giving this speech to you all without the help and support of my high school teacher Miss Riley. Miss Riley was like a second mother to me. She believed in me when many other people didn’t and she gave me the courage to follow my dreams. Miss Riley told me to never give up, and she showed true interest in what I wanted to do in my life even though all she needed to do was teach me maths and science. Miss Riley stood up for me when the principal didn’t think it would be a good idea because it would be a waste of time, and wouldn’t support their learning and would
I am writing this Letter of Recommendation on behalf of Toni Szutkowski. Toni was serving as a senior methods student with the Biology Department at Rudder High School. Toni was actively involved with our PLC (Professional Learning Community) planning and implementation of lessons during class time. During PLC time she was an active participant providing suggestions. She focused her time during the semester on planning and classroom management.
As I look forward to a wine and cheese social gathering at the Micciche’s home on April 9th for a discussion on hosting international students, I reflect on the supportive community at Friends School that helped to shape a promising future for my daughters, Kathryn and Caroline. Kathryn graduated from Friends School in 2008 with your son Nick and today, she is a self-supporting writer living in Los Angeles; an accomplishment for any young writer and a relief for any parent.