Monticello Central School District’s My Brother’s Keeper program hosted its inaugural “We Need the Village” summer conference at Monticello High School on Saturday, July 13. Monticello secondary students, their families and the greater community spent the day hearing from a variety of speakers and engaging in activities designed to foster important skills.
Six speakers – Gary Guy, Marsha Senior, Itzel Inniss, Howard Jones, Eva Williams and Cory Lee – joined keynote Gwen Webber-McLeod in presenting to participants and facilitating workshops. Adults participated in workshops geared around the college application process, effective advocacy for students, and parent-school partnership, while students participated in workshops centered on personal branding, responsible decision making and developing communication skills.
Participants also had the opportunity to win prizes in a variety of raffles, and enjoy meals together while networking. Students took the stage to share their experiences in the My Brother’s Keeper program, and the lessons they learned during the conference.
The My Brother’s Keeper program is a national organization that provides after-school activities, opportunities for personal and professional development, community events, field trips and advocacy to ensure that all students succeed. For more information about Monticello’s My Brother’s Keeper Program, please visit the program’s webpage.