Nora Cronin Presentation Academy Welcomes Orange County Legislator, Genesis Ramos
On Thursday, March 9th, Nora Cronin Presentation Academy (NCPA) welcomed Orange County Legislator, Genesis Ramos to visit and address the student body. The intent of the visit was be to introduce Ms. Ramos to the school and allow her to speak about leadership, aspirations and the importance of education as tool to help young women achieve their goals in life. Ms. Ramos addressed the entire student body (grades 5th-8th) during an assembly at 11am.
A lifelong resident of the City of Newburgh and a first generation Honduran-American, Ms. Ramos is the first women of color, and one of the youngest people, to be elected to the Orange County Legislature. Her experience as a local leader and connection to the Newburgh community are just a few of the facets that make her a role model for youth, particularly young females of color and Latin descent. NCPA follows the NativityMiguel model of schooling taking a faith based, holistic approach to education. In addition to traditional academics, NCPA addresses the physical, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual needs, and develops growth of the student in all areas. Ms. Ramos’s address to the students is an extension of this holistic approach to education helping to develop a well-rounded student as future leaders.
“We are so excited to welcome Ms. Genesis Ramos to NCPA and have her speak to our students. With March being Women’s History Month, I cannot think of a better opportunity to have our students be able to listen to and speak with a local female leader. I believe Ms. Ramos’s words will resonate with our young women and guide them for the rest of their lives,” said Dr. Tammy Barnett, Principal of Nora Cronin Presentation Academy.
About Nora Cronin Presentation Academy: Nora Cronin Presentation Academy (NCPA) is a private, Catholic middle school serving girls of low-income families in the Mid-Hudson Valley. The school is located in Newburgh, NY and serves students in grades 5th-8th. NCPA follows the Nativity Miguel school model taking a faith based, holistic approach to education addressing academic, physical, social, emotional, moral, and spiritual needs of the student, and develops the growth of the student in all areas. NCPA believes education is the pathway out of poverty. While the cost of education is substantial, students are charged no tuition to attend NCPA. To help offset costs, parents are asked to partner with the school by helping to serve meals, clean, perform small repairs and maintenance. NCPA is funded entirely through grants and private donations. For more information, visit the NCPA website, NoraCroninPresentationAcademy.org or follow us on social media - Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.