Sewickley Academy: Resource Blog for Parents

Ashlei (far left) and her fellow Summerbridge Pittsburgh teachers.

"G-O-O-D M-O-R-N-I-N-G, GOOD MORNING! WHAT, WHAT! GOOD MORNING!"

Sarah Bachner has worn many hats at Summerbridge Pittsburghover the years … student, alumna, Middle School director, and now executive director. Let’s see what she has to say about her long history with SB.

Energizers, artwork, spirit sticks, snaps, and skits … yes, Summerbridge Pittsburgh is in full gear!

Wednesday, June 8, was the kick-off to the 18th year of Summerbridge Pittsburgh! More than 20 high school and college age students, the 2011 Summerbridge teachers, attended a casual and fun meet-and-greet event at the Carnegie Science Center. Excitement and energy filled the room as the returning and new Summerbridgeteachers reminisced about last year’s program and chatted about what’s in store for the months ahead!

 

One of the most exciting parts of my job is going into sixth-grade classrooms all across Pittsburgh to recruit new additions to the Summerbridge Pittsburgh family.  Seeing excitement in the faces of these sixth graders brings back fond memories of when I was first introduced to Summerbridge as a student.  I remember sitting in an auditorium, packed with students, listening to the directors talk about all of the exciting things taking place at Sewickley Academy, a private school near Pittsburgh.  That afternoon, I raced off the bus, Summerbridge application in hand, and couldn’t wait to tell my parents about the program.