Cedarhurst School Yale Group

Our Mission:
At the Cedarhurst School, our overarching mission is to create a secure and nurturing learning environment that fosters success for adolescents. We are committed to integrating educational and therapeutic interventions, aiming to facilitate emotional and social growth essential for a smooth transition back to the home school district. Our ultimate goal is to empower students to graduate from high school, pursue college education, secure gainful employment, and evolve into productive, caring members of the community.

Our Activities:
Engage with our Cedarhurst School Yale Group, a dynamic initiative that provides direct service through weekly mentorship and support for special needs students in the critical phase of transitioning into adulthood. Our focus lies on the holistic development of social skills and independence.

Student Leaders:
Meet our dedicated student leaders who play pivotal roles in advancing our mission:

• Mary Margaret Schroeder: Coordinator/President
• Max Walker: Co-Coordinator/Co-President

These student leaders exemplify our commitment to fostering a supportive community and contribute significantly to the success of our programs.

Mission

The mission of the Cedarhurst School is to provide a safe and supportive learning environment in which all adolescents can achieve success. The goal of the mission is to integrate education and therapeutic interventions to assist in the emotional and social growth necessary to transition back to the home school district, graduate from high school, attend college or obtain gainful employment and become productive, caring members of the community.

Student Leaders

Sergio Rey Hernandez – Co-Coordinator/Co-President Bolu Odumosu – Co-Coordinator/Co-President

Activities

Yale Group Weekly Meeting Direct Service Weekly one hour session with students in the Passage program at Cedarhurst School. Fun, informal social activities such as icebreakers, outdoor games, and interactive team games. Cedarhurst Recruitment Event Direct Service Information session for prospective new Cedarhurst School Yale Group members. Weekly Meeting with Passage Students Direct Service 1-hour weekly trip to Cedarhurst school to hang out, play games, and build positive social relationships with students in the Passage Program, which serves young adults with Autism Spectrum Disorder and related impairments. Cedarhurst School Volunteers Direct Service The Cedarhurst School Yale Group is a dynamic initiative that provides direct services through weekly mentorship and support for students with special needs during the critical phase of transitioning into adulthood. Our focus lies on the holistic development of social skills and independence. Cedarhurst School Yale Group Direct Service Yale Group Weekly Meeting Direct Service Weekly one-hour session with students in the Passage program at Cedarhurst School. Fun, informal social activities such as icebreakers, outdoor games, and interactive team games.

How Others Get Involved

Email the co-presidents – Sergio.hernandez@yale.edu & Bolu.odumosu@yale.edu Sign up form – https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_nZ2b_qY-_dSp4GI_qppCLj3hySyWTq3M3R_5Xk2WGeplQA/viewform