Office of International Education Newsletter ISSUE 6, DECEMBER 2020
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New leadership is tackling challenges and creating stability to ensure the Lancer experience remains extraordinary.
Dear Partner Agents and Friends, We have many reasons to feel encouraged, after a year of unusual difficulties. The US presidential election is over, a COVID-19 vaccine should be available soon, US embassies are opening up and travel bans are being lifted. People everywhere are eager for a return to normal life, in particular classroom education for children. This past year has been one of the most challenging times of my 25 years in International Education. Because of this experience, I feel stronger and more confident: the stability of Kennedy Catholic’s International Education (IE) team and the support from our new school leadership
has made it possible to accommodate our international students’ needs throughout the pandemic. Kennedy Catholic welcomed a new president, Mr. Matthew Mohs, after Mr. Mike Prato retired at the end of 2019-2020 school year. The school also welcomed Dr. Sara Bruins, Assistant Principal of Academics. I am very happy to inform you that they are very supportive of International Education. Mr. Mohs and his family hosted a student from Korea for 4 years, so he fully understands the value that international students can bring to the institution. One of Dr. Bruins’ daughters is currently studying in Latin America, so she is also strong believer in International Education. Continued >>