Model United Nations is an authentic simulation of the U.N. General Assembly and other multilateral bodies that catapult students into the world of diplomacy and negotiation. In Model U.N., students step into the shoes of ambassadors from U.N. member states to debate current issues on the organization's vast agenda. Student "delegates" in Model U.N. prepare draft resolutions, plot strategy, negotiate with supporters and adversaries, resolve conflicts, and navigate the U.N.'s rules of procedures - all in the interest of mobilizing "international cooperation" to resolve problems that affect almost every country on Earth. 

Before playing out their ambassadorial roles in Model U.N., students research global problems to be addressed, drawn from today's headlines. Model U.N. participants learn how the international community acts on its concerns about topics including peace and security, human rights, the environment, food and hunger, economic development, and globalization. Model U.N. delegates also look closely at the needs, aspirations, and foreign policy of the countries they will represent at the event. The insights they gain from their exploration of history, geography, mathematics, culture, economics, and science will help develop global citizenship in the students of Bowling Green High School.

Our club meets every Wednesday  after school from 2:30 to 3:30 in the Library or Madame Kern’s room. Meetings teach useful communication skills and help prepare members for conferences. Some meetings also include mock simulations led by students that mimic the conference dynamic and teach students the behind the scenes aspects of conferences like chairing and being a part of a crisis staff. Etc.

Madame has been the advisor for BGHS Model UN for 10+ years, continuing the mission started by the founder, Theresa Dunn.  Additionally, she is also the advisor to the French Club and the National French Honor Society.  She teaches French 1, 2, 3, and BGSU Intermediate French 2010 and 2020.  Madame has also taught as an adjunct instructor at BGSU, has served as an interpreter for the Wood County Court, and has consulted as a translator for companies.

She holds a B.S. in Education from the University of Dayton and a M.A. in French from the University of Toledo.  She has also studied at l'Institut de Touraine in France as well as at the French School at Middlebury College in Vermont.

Through Model UN, Madames hopes to provide students with a platform to explore the complexities of the world and its political entities, and to discover the role of diplomacy in conflict resolution and problem solving.  Most importantly, Madame believes that Model UN  helps students increase their global awareness and tolerance of differences.  

For Madame, the most fulfilling parts of being an advisor are helping the students find their voice and watching them confidently interact with delegates from other countries at international conferences.