Jon Shapiro

Director, Programs at @simon_youth. SYF helps students graduate at 42 Academies nationwide & sends hundreds more to college with scholarships each year

[PLA @PBDLearnAcademy]

@SeithBedard and the students at the Academy need your help!! We are collecting No-Sew blankets for project Snuggle Me, a local non-profit that distributes warm blankets to displaced children. Watch the video and help today!!

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

We are happy to introduce Rebecca Greenwood, another SYF Bader Fellow! Rebecca teaches at Simon Youth Academy at @PortCharlotteTC. For her fellowship, she visited the two partner schools: Simon Youth Academy @SugarloafMills and Simon Youth Academy at Phoenix High School.

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

We're excited to spotlight a member of the SYF Bader Fellowship of Class 2021: Jasmin Lee! Jasmin is the Assistant Academy Leader at Simon Youth Academy at The Mills at Jersey Gardens and the SYF 2021 Administrator of the Year!

[Jon Shapiro @syf_jon]

Congrats to 2 amazing educators doing what it takes, all day every day to ensure #syfmeansgraduation

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

Join us in congratulating SYF's 2021 Administrator of the Year Jasmin Lee of Simon Youth Academy @MillsatJersey Gardens and 2021 Teacher of the Year Jennifer Blanchette of Simon Youth Academy @PortCharlotteTC! #SYFmeansGraduation

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

Join us in congratulating SYF's 2021 Administrator of the Year Jasmin Lee of Simon Youth Academy @MillsatJersey Gardens and 2021 Teacher of the Year Jennifer Blanchette of Simon Youth Academy @PortCharlotteTC! #SYFmeansGraduation

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

SYF meets students where they are, and now we're meeting YOU where you are! Now through December 4th, browse and bid on hundreds of items donated by national retailers and Simon properties - all from home! Visit https://t.co/M0N29zxeJd to start shopping!

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

That's why SYF is committed to ending the dropout crisis. We believe every child deserves the bright future that a high school diploma helps ensure. We invite you to learn more about our work and mission or to make a donation at https://t.co/oJIXPUCcEQ. #SYFmeansGraduation

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

When a 16- or 17-year-old drops out, they often believe it's their only option. Unfortunately, these teens don't realize the long-term consequences of their decisions: higher rates of unemployment, lower earnings, poorer health, and higher morbidity rates (just to name a few).

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

Did you know that October is National Dropout Prevention Month? Each year, over 1.2 million students drop out of high school in the United States alone. That's a student every 26 seconds – or 7,000 a day.

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

After a months-long, nationwide search, SYF is proud to announce that Andrea L. Neely has been named President and CEO, effective November 8! Join us in extending heartfelt congratulations to our new leader, and learn more by reading the full announcement: https://t.co/MgcfhTLplO

[Jon Shapiro @syf_jon]

love, love, love this! @KelleyAcademy

[Dr. Paul Kelley Volunteer Academy @KelleyAcademy]

KVA student, Jeffrey Hubbs, planting trees to honor the service of Mrs. Clark and Mrs. Southern!! @simon_youth

[Dr. Paul Kelley Volunteer Academy @KelleyAcademy]

PBIS Popcorn 🍿 Fridays are BAAACK!!!! Thank you Jeff and Kippy with @SimonPropertyGp and @WestTownMall for hooking us up with a new popcorn popper!!! Kiddos are happy campers today! @syf_jon @simon_youth

[PLA @PBDLearnAcademy]

"They are just teachers who know how to work with kids that have different struggles; they are way better at understanding and listening and helping you learn than just normal teachers" very powerful stuff from one of our finest...take a minute and read.
https://t.co/9ZpGATxGHR

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

Some #FridayMotivation before you get ready to head into the weekend!

[Jon Shapiro @syf_jon]

great work by @School2WorkOCPS in creatively engaging students! #syfmeansgraduation

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

Words cannot express how cool this is!

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

We're already nostalgic about graduation season concluding, so we had to share a new #InTheirOwnWords quote from a graduate about why they loved their Simon Youth Academy. #Respect

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

We're proud to congratulate the newest graduates of Simon Youth Academy at Baldwin. Your hard work and dedication has paid off & we cannot wait to see what you do next! #SYFmeansGraduation #SYF2021

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

Big congratulations are in order to the Class of 2021 from Simon Youth Academy at John Marshall Alternative High School from @SeaPubSchools! #SYF2021 #SYFmeansGraduation

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

We were humbled and moved to tears by Jack's graduation speech. We are so glad you thrived at your Simon Youth Academy and are inspired by your words and journey, Jack. Thank you for being one more reason #SYFmeansGraduation. https://t.co/h5DzyLDMfp #happytears #Graduation2021

[Simon Youth Foundation @simon_youth]

We're proud to congratulate the newest graduates of Simon Youth Academy at Northshore Mall @PBDLearnAcademy for reaching higher to get the education you need for the life you want to live! #SYF2021 #SYFmeansGraduation