Kasib Goes to Harvard!

What's going on y'all, great news! I have been admitted to Harvard University as a Master's in Education Candidate at the Harvard Graduate School of Education.  This fall semester I will be a cohort member of the Learning & Teaching Program, that will focus on various strategies in improving and facilitating educational opportunities to high school students.  I have served the inner city of the youth of Boston for over 10 years. I have instructed students in re-entry programs, job development, art, sexual health, and now history.  I am a Umass Boston graduate and have a B.A. in History. In 2019 I completed the Accelerated Community to Teacher program, where I received my licensure to teach history in Massachusetts schools. I currently work at Charlestown High School in the Diploma Plus Program. This is an alternative education program for students whose educational needs does not fit the traditional high school setting. I teach Black history and for many students, I am the only Black teacher to instruct them in historical matters. Many of my students come from low-income families and have suffered traumatic experiences including gun violence and various forms of abuse. Their experiences have led to gaps and inconsistencies in their education. By having a qualified educator who can relate to their experiences through cultural competency, I can bridge these gaps in learning outcomes. Your contribution will aid me in providing better quality strategies to improve learning outcomes. I humbly ask that you donate to this campaign to cover the high tuition cost of my Master's program.  Your help will directly result in the education of the future young leaders of Boston. Sincerely, Kasib "Skip" Sabir