Glassboro Education Association
Gloucester County educator Vanessa Poggioli with Jessica Parto and Erica Quiles from Glassboro Public Schools were awarded a $9,955 grant entitled Beyond the Bell: Access, Engagement, & Belonging. This project expands free, inclusive after-school opportunities for middle school students at Thomas E. Bowe Middle School. The program addresses gaps created by the loss of a community aftercare program and targets disengaged students, particularly 6th and 7th graders, multilingual learners, and students with disabilities. Through four new clubs, 3D Printing, STEAM, Health and Exercise Science, and Intramural Pickleball/Volleyball, students build skills, explore career interests, connect with peers, and develop a sense of belonging. The initiative emphasizes equitable access, hands-on learning, wellness, and long-term sustainability through school and community partnerships.
For more information, contact:
Vanessa Poggioli
Thomas E. Bowe Middle School
(856) 652-2700