“ In order to succeed, you must learn how to read” – George Cushingberry
Jr.
Congratulations is in order for Dr. George Cushingberry Jr being
selected for the Ambassador Award by the Michigan Virutal organization for his
20 years of support for education. Cushingberry was recently recognized for his work in
shaping the work of this organization and his commitment to literacy in the community.
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| Creating Solar Panels in Detroit Public Schools Fredrick Douglass Academy - 2015 |
A brief description of the organization from their www.michiganvirtual.org
“Michigan
Virtual™, formerly known as Michigan Virtual University® & Michigan Virtual
School®, has been working hard to provide a path to the future for students and
educators since 1998. As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) corporation focused on
education, we believe that brilliance resides in all of us, ready to change the
world with next big idea. We’re dedicated to helping each student shine their
brightest by enhancing their opportunities to learn and working to strengthen
the teachers that will show them the way. Here we strive to place each
student’s potential within reach. By discovering new ways to grow, we’re taking
K-12 education to the next level and working to leverage face-to-face, blended
and online learning innovations that facilitate the advancement of education.
Michigan Virtual
is governed by an independent Board of Directors comprised of individuals
representing business, industry, higher education, K-12 education and state
government. Our partners and governing board share our goals and aspirations
for each student as we come together to assist those in the pursuit of higher
learning.”
Michigan Virtual is proud to present the Ambassador Award to
Dr. Cushingberry for his work with literacy.
Cush at the Harper Woods Public Library.
On April 30th, 2018, Dr. Cushingberry received a Certificate
of Appreciation from the Harper Woods Library. George has been an active participant in the Prime Family Reading Time
program because it is a commitment to pass on the power of literacy to our
community. Literacy sparks interest and
creates a career for youth and adults in need of a change. If you want to go to
a nice place and chill, the Public Library is a place to go if you want to follow
your dreams or just learn something new.  |
| Young Engineers in Training at Detroit Public Schools. |
Starting Friday June 22nd
2018, until November 6, 2018, mark your ballot twice for George
Cushingberry Jr for State Senate in District 2, so that he can continue the work of upgrading the reading
literacy in our community. www.electcush2senate.com
