Ready for Work (and Whatever’s Next!) Nochebuena has completed multiple courses in our English as a Second Language program, and continues to excel as she gains confidence through our goal-oriented classes and 1:1 practice opportunities. She recently shared, “I have seen so much improvement…The Workplace Readiness classes and especially the course on English for Specific … Read More
Preparing for Milestones and Making Memories at the YW When George joined our childcare program–the same one that his mom, Tatiana attended herself–he was 4 years old and had a natural love for learning. However, his family was in the midst of a difficult divorce, which started impacting his behavior in preschool. These behaviors could’ve … Read More
SUPREME COURT DECISION OVERTURNS ROE V. WADE As a mother, childcare provider, and leader of a racial and gender justice organization, I am devastated by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. This landmark legislation has protected a woman’s right to choose for almost 50 years, and today, our country took a giant step backwards in … Read More
A beautiful journey, orchestrated by the BCRC This blog post was contributed by Martha O., a member of our Breast Cancer Resource Center. Twenty years ago, I heard the words no woman wants to hear: you have breast cancer. And while 20 years has provided distance and space, my memories of that time in my … Read More
What inspired you to teach English as a Second Language? Early in my teen years I discovered that I wanted to teach children. I majored in Early Childhood Education at Brooklyn College and eventually earned my Master’s Degree there as well. I taught for a few years before having my children. Even though I didn’t … Read More
Press Release YWCA Princeton Welcomes New Chief Financial Officer And Administrative Coordinator
Can you tell us about your experiences as a teacher? Has your background as an educator informed your approach to working as an administrator? Before I came to the YWCA as the new assistant director, I previously was a teacher in the classrooms for 7 years. I predominately taught toddlers who ranged from 18 months-2 … Read More
In our latest staff interview, we spoke with Shoshana Gutschow, who has been teaching English as a Second Language (ESL) for nearly 60 years. She’s spent the last several years teaching with our program and has helped hundreds of students throughout her career. Shoshana helps make our impact possible, and we appreciate the opportunity to … Read More
Join us for a virtual panel discussion Wednesday, April 27, featuring local experts in education and diversity, equity, and inclusion that will examine the origins and dispel misconceptions of Critical Race Theory. Breakout conversations as well as a Q&A session will follow the panel, which will be moderated by YWCA Princeton Mission Chair and Board … Read More
Ms. Tessa has been the Lead Teacher in the Sunflowers classroom for six years. She is originally from St. Lucia and has dedicated over fifteen years of her career to helping children develop holistically. She holds a bachelor’s degree in education and motivates her students with the quote, “Do your best and nothing less.” Ms. Tessa … Read More