Student Interns of summer 2019
Adnan Jeilani
St. Louis Park High School
In my dream school, I would like to see more diversity and more people being able to express themselves in whatever they see fit.
Antonio Perez
Hopkins West Junior High
In my dream school, everyone is treated equal and not biased.
The reason I signed up for thrive ed was because I heard that my friend was going to apply too so i thought it was a good idea. And I chose thrive ed because I thought that it was a very good opportunity to get a work experience before i get into high school and to give my input on how i can help to change schools for the better.
Emily Hawari Grieder
Hopkins High School
In my dream school, classes are interesting and engaging, and everyone can, at the bare minimum, feel safe at their school!
Kelby Roberts
Hopkins West Junior High
I’m Kelby Roberts. I’m a 9th grader at West Jr High. In my dream school, I would like to see teachers who look like me. As a biracial student, I need teachers to look like me so i can relate to them. I would also like to celebrate black history month differently. Instead of making posters of the same famous African Americans and hanging them on the walls, we could have a parade with floats that show other African American people who are lesser known but just as important like Lewis Latimer and Fannie Lou Hamer. In addition, we could hold a film festival and show movies/documentaries that were written and produced by African Americans. We could also have an African American dinner party where soul food would be served. I would like this to happen cause black history month is celebrated only in academic ways in schools so i want the students and teachers to experience black history month.
Malina Parker
Columbia Heights High School
In my dream school, people can be themselves so that they can find their own path and triumph at what they do. this could be achieved by having more diverse options for classes and allow the student more control over their education.
I found out about Thrive ed through AVID and I choose to apply because I wanted to do something that could make a difference. I also wanted to voice my opinion on the education system. Though I am more of a creative person who likes to make stories about far away places and different worlds to voice my opinion. I am hoping that having a role in change will help build my confidence and help me stand up for my thoughts on the world.
Aidan Shaefer
Washburn high school
In my dream school I want it to be a place we’re everyone has the capability and environment to be successful
I wanted to have a summer job while looking for one, through my school I was able to find this internship. I chose Thrive Ed because it gave me an opportunity to share how I imagine school should be. It also has given me the ability to experience to hear what other people had to say about school.
Ava Shirley
DeLaSalle High School
In my dream school, teachers and students are able to effectively communicate while feeling both safe and heard in the classroom. In my dream school, students are also in control of their learning as well as feel confident and prepared for either college or entering the workforce.
I chose to work with Thrive Ed because they focus on amplifying the voice of students. They create a platform for students not just to share their experiences or problems with the system, but also to suggest change and influence the foundation of a dream school.
Hope Hanson
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Hopkins High School
In my dream school, everything would make sense.
Finnegan told me about it and it seemed like a very good idea that i wanted to contribute to
Khalen Pierre-Toussaint
North Hopkins Junior High
In my dream school, I want kind teachers and more visual learning stuff to make it easier for everyone. I also want more teachers to be more diverse race wise. I feel like all of these things are the most important for kids to feel more comfortable. And if the kids feel more comfortable it’ll make it easier for them to learn.
Nathaniel Demisse Genene
Washburn High School
In my dream school every student can achieve at the highest standard possible.
Aniya Bailey
Twin Cities Academy
In my dream school I would want to see every form of equality; social equality, racial equality, etc. Also I would want to close the opportunity gap, a mutual respect between staff and students, more freedom and choices for students and better food.
Donia Abu Ammo
Columbia Heights High School
In my dream school I would establish a study hall for students to catch up on any homework they didn’t have time to finish and I would also make sure there are tutors to help the students in classrooms or in the study hall.
Jazzlyn Eubanks
St. Paul Conservatory for Performing Arts
In my dream school there are quality core values that everyone follows so they are safe, have fun, and reach their greatest aspirations and goals. In order to do that, everyone has to hold each other to high expectations, starting with a great example from the teachers.
I chose Thrive Ed because I wanted to make a difference in the school system by expressing how I felt and expressing what school means for me.
La'Mya Menifee
Highland High School
My dream school would be an open space for everyone. I would want teachers and students to come together, to make school not just educational, but also enjoyable for everyone.
Nickolas Dane Bogan
Columbia Heights High School
In my dream school, the teachers provide very rich and complete education, while the rest of the staff cooperate to make school a memorable experience. Students are surprised with delicious and healthy meals each day, and may even eat outdoors. School is fun, exciting, and a place of encouragement, and students can even choose "paths" which help block out and welcome in classes that are directed near or to their interests in life and education.
Peyton Fwjchim Thao
Columbia Heights High School
What I want in my dream school would have classes that can help any student on real life tasks, be it learning what is involved in taxes and how taxes play a role in real life situations, or how to build good credits in order to qualify for personal loans as well as paying back student loans. So, learning more about finances and credits would be beneficial. And above all else a good mental health guidance because mental health is common among teens. I would like to see mental health classes that will help students in these situations.
Quinn Roberts
Hopkins West High School
In my dream school I would have more opportunities created for all students no matter their race, religion or gender
Savannah Graham
Hopkins High School
In my dream school I would have supportive teachers who actually care about students, not just on their school work but on their mental health and would just check up on them with how they’re doing. I would have smaller class settings so students who feel uncomfortable being in a class with 30-35 students. I wouldn’t have homework, unless someone didn’t finish their work on time or they missed class time for whatever reason. I would have no school cops or SROs at all (especially ones that carry guns and have no training in dealing with high school students.) I would have more teachers of color. I would have paras with actual training on how to do their job with joy, like maybe have them take some respect classes and learn how to deal with teens. There’s so much I would want to do.
Shaina Anders
Hopkins High School
In my dream school, I want teachers that actually care about their students and will teach them relevant things.
Teontay Bryson
St. Louis Park High School
In my dream school I would have a school where there would be no drama, no problems, just students coming to learn, and teachers coming to teach. If I’m being more realistic then I would have programs to help deal with every problem that students have so they can feel like they belong, so they won't feel left out on their bad days. Where teachers make an effort to support their students in any shape or form so that they can reach their full potential.
Zachary Nelson Stanton
(PIM) Performing Institute of Minnesota Arts high School
In my dream school, I would have more opportunities for different students to utilize their diverse learning styles.