Joseph Cashin, M.A.
Description:
8th Year of Program (Pre-Pandemic, Pre-BLM Movement)
Mentorship program focused on supporting Black students
Addressed major student need within JPS
Accomplishments:
Drove down discipline referrals, after police-involved incidents, through monthly mentor sessions
Created relationship with Rutgers University student mentors to guide our high school students
Facilitated monthly meetings covering topics specific to the Black experience in high school & college
Started first Black Student Union at JPS
Resulted in more self-confidence and pride among Black students