Alondra Loya '24, who is now a rising senior at Saint Joseph Academy, was selected from a competitive field of applicants for this paid internship opportunity. It allows students to "gain industry work experience and nurture an early passion for the built environment and community-driven design."
The Nativity Phenomenon ebook is now available!
"The Nativity Phenomenon: A Model that Works is the story of an educational adventure that opens pathways to a productive future and provides educational justice for students from underserved, economically challenged families. Readers can dive into the program's history and, more importantly, the stories of Nativity graduates, their teachers, and volunteers.
Back in December 2022, we sent out an email blast informing our members and subscribers of an upcoming book, The Nativity Phenomenon by Fr. Jack Podsiadlo, S.J. Below is the message he shared when the book was in pre-production:
After spending more than 30 years as a teacher, principal, and executive director at Nativity Mission Center and the founder of the Nativity Network of Schools, I want to share the stories of Nativity students and their teachers. I want to share the philosophy and best practices that have prepared thousands of Nativity graduates for productive lives and careers. I want to preserve these stories as my memories are vivid.
The lessons learned can transform urban education and lead to educational justice. You'll meet young people who dreamed of breaking the cycle of poverty through education by becoming their best, authentic selves."
The physical books will be available by the end of July. If you're interested in reading it now, the e-book version is available through Amazon as a Kindle book. It is currently listed for $0.99 until the end of July, after which it will cost $4.99!