Our partnership with Verizon Innovative Learning Schools has allowed our students and teachers to learn seamlessly beyond the school day. Leveraging technology has allowed us to prepare our students for career and college readiness while also engaging in hands-on and innovative learning activities that would not be possible without the use of technology.  Most of all, we have been able to support our families with access and communication opportunities that they may not been able to access otherwise.

My name is Mariella Vasconcelos and I'm honored to be a part of the learning technology team at Mater Academy Charter Middle High during the 2023-2024 academic year. I am passionate about working alongside faculty and staff members to maximize technology usage in every classroom at Mater Academy. Being a VILS coach allows me to impact students' learning process, encourage collaboration, increase engagement, and maximize the use of the available technology. In this digital age, it is vital that we work as a team to equip our students with essential skills to succeed in our technology-dominant future.