ON THE MOUNT School news

Women as Founders

In the spring, the entire student body gathers for presentations from the Women as Founders Independent Study course participants. The young women chosen for the program cultivate and nurture their passions through advocacy and education and encapsulate their two semesters of discovery into engaging presentations. Mrs. Paula Soley served as lead teacher for Women as Founders, with support from colleagues, including Principal Liz Blessing, Mrs. Elizabeth Hamilton and Ms. Gina Beren. Nicole Torres- Menstrual Equity and Period Poverty: Breaking the barrier between teenage girls lacking knowledge and proper education.

Ashlyn Perry- Disability- Advocacy and Service: Turning Pain into Purpose

Avery Holmes- How Recognizing Privilege Can Increase Empathy

Riley Perry- The Art of Science: Finding innovative solutions from unlikely blends of personal passions

Ava Knaus- Solving Food Insecurity and Hunger

Kayla McSorley- Stories of Immigration

Erica Martin- Causes and Symptoms of Inflammatory Breast Cancer

Grace O’Brien- How the Feminist Movement Impacted the Evolution of Women’s Shoes

Hope McDonnell- Past and Present Day Factors that Affect Women’s Participation in the Workforce