ABOUT US
Mission Statement: Project Experience for Youth provides experiential learning opportunities to disadvantaged students by widening their base of knowledge and awareness of the world, thus increasing academic achievement and building a strong future.
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In the spring of 2009, teachers and community members created Project Experience for Youth to offer students rich learning experiences that cannot be duplicated in the regular classroom. By providing trips to museums and cultural events, school outreach programs, and assemblies, Project Experience for Youth assists teachers in expanding students learning beyond the walls of the classroom and into the vast community outside. Teachers are then able to reinforce learning and use these exciting experiences to enhance the state curriculum.
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Project Experience for Youth was created to provide rich learning experiences outside the classroom to students who come from economically disadvantage backgrounds and English Language Learners. Project Experience provides students with a variety and depth of experiences that build background knowledge and improve academic content knowledge. These experiences include trips to local museums and cultural events, school outreach programs, and assemblies and are all integrated with the California Content Standards. Project Experience for Youth funds 100% of the travel expenses, entrance fees, materials for the students and parent education. There is no cost to the school, students or families!
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Project Experience for Youth is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
Federal ID Number: 26-4505172
Board of Directors
Jeff Linder, President
Elementary Math Specialist
Nicole Noren, Treasurer
Journalist / TV Producer
Annie Graton, Secretary
Elementary Teacher
Andrea Kennedy
Community Member
Mark Jester
Elementary Teacher
Michelle Townsley
Middle School Teacher
Abbey Shaw-Linder
Elementary Teacher
Marie D. Davis, Esq.
Attorney
Beth Lindley
Middle School Teacher
Dan Pinedo
Community Member
Barbara Pinedo
Community Member
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William Almstrom
Elementary Teacher
Rachel Crandall, Executive Director
Community Relations Manager
Department of Theater/Dance, UCSB
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