The Office of Catholic Education of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia has received a $70,000 grant from the Connelly Foundation to support Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls in the Hunting Park section of Philadelphia and Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls in the Tacony section of Philadelphia.
The funding will establish learning support programs at both schools. Ms. Korin Robinson will lead this initiative and serve as the new shared Learning Support Specialist between Little Flower and Saint Hubert’s. She began to work in this capacity on November 4, 2024. In her role, Ms. Robinson reviews data gathered through the admissions process to develop appropriate strategies to best serve the educational needs of the students.
Leadership from Little Flower and Saint Hubert’s expressed gratitude to the Connelly Foundation for its ongoing commitment to Catholic education and for its investment in the future of the young women attending these schools.
Ms. Kathleen Radebaugh, Principal of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls said, “Little Flower is committed to the advancement and preparation of all students. This new program will allow us to meet students in new ways that address their learning styles and abilities. Teachers will work collaboratively with their colleagues and our new Learning Support Specialist to improve student outcomes and experiences for each grade level.” Radebaugh continued, “Most importantly, the Learning Support Specialist is a liaison for the student’s family as they become familiar with the academic setting. As an eighth grader transitions into high school, as a sophomore shifts to upper-level classes, and as a senior plans for postgraduation, Little Flower will guide this student and her family in this process.”
“We look forward to interviewing the families about the needs their daughter has in their learning process,” said Doctor Gina MacKenzie, Principal of Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls. “We have already seen an increase in families applying for their daughters to be a part of this at Saint Hubert and we could not be more grateful that we will have a Supports Coordinator and Social Worker as we launch the new Bambies Achieve program.”
It is projected that Little Flower and Saint Hubert’s will enroll up to 25 students from each school in the first cohort for this initiative. The application process began on Monday, December 9. For more information on the application process for the Learning Support Programs at Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, please contact Ms. Kia Benjamin, Director of Admissions, at [email protected] and for Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls, please contact [email protected].
Background Information Regarding the Connelly Foundation
The Connelly Foundation of West Conshohocken is inspired by its Catholic heritage to improve the quality of life for people in Philadelphia region by supporting charitable organizations in the areas of education, human services, and culture and civics that strengthen resilience and help people to flourish.
Background Information Regarding Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls
Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls is a college and career preparatory school for young women rooted in the guiding principles of Saint Therese, Doctor of the Church. Little Flower is a welcoming and diverse school community that empowers its students to recognize and develop their God-given gifts to be the missionary disciples needed for this world. The development of the Collegiate Center with dual enrollment classes at Holy Family University gives all students access to opportunities and exploration for pursuing academic excellence and enhanced student experiences. For more information about Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls, please visit littleflowerhighschool.org.
Background Information Regarding Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls
Saint Hubert Catholic High School for Girls opened in 1941 and has been forming women of faith, integrity, and leadership for over 82 years. Saint Hubert is an Arts Academy with a STEAM curriculum partnering with Manor College, Holy Family University, and LaSalle University to offer college classes in Healthcare and Business. Saint Hubert will be offering a path for 10 Certified Nursing Associates degrees in Spring of 2025. Saint Hubert has over 30,000 alumnae living and making a difference all over the world. For more information about Saint Hubert Catholic High School, please visit huberts.org/.
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