Breakthrough Stories
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Alumni Spotlight: Vicky Garcia
Share your alumni story at [email protected]! When Vicky Garcia (SUNY College at Plattsburgh, Class of 2017) came to Breakthrough New York, her first impression was that it was different from her school experience so far. Her teachers were personally invested in her...
An Interview with Alum Andrew Jyan
Share your alumni story at [email protected]! Andrew Jyan (Stony Brook University, Class of 2008) graduated from Breakthrough New York when it only served students through middle school. Although he attended for just two years, he recounts fond memories and the impact...
David Geithner Joins Breakthrough New York’s Board of Directors
Breakthrough New York is pleased to welcome David Geithner to its Board of Directors. Mr. Geithner is the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of IMG Events | On Location, an Endeavor Company. "I strongly believe that education is the key to long-term...
Breakthrough New York Announces Launch of Associates Board
Breakthrough New York is excited to announce the launch of its Associates Board. The board is comprised of a wide range of new and longtime Breakthrough community members, including alumni and volunteers. It will be responsible for expanding the organization’s...
Which volunteer opportunity is right for you?
Breakthrough New York offers both one-day and long-term volunteer opportunities for anyone to get involved in our community. Volunteering is a great chance to make a direct impact on someone in your community. It is also one way you can support your local nonprofit....
Beatrice Moyers Wins the Susan Blum Teaching Excellence Award
Beatrice Moyers is a recipient of this year’s Susan Blum Teaching Excellence Award. She is a sophomore at Columbia University who is studying economics with a concentration in education studies. This summer, she taught 9th grade geometry and a speech and debate...
