The wrestling program at Mother Teresa Middle School in Regina, Saskatchewan Canada began as an after-school program, but its popularity led to the establishment of a wrestling club at the school. Ron Gonzales, who serves as the club’s coach in addition to his other administrative duties at the school, knows firsthand the valuable lessons that wrestling can teach. With a background in national-level competition, he set out to share his passion for the sport when he joined Mother Teresa Middle School (MTMS) in 2011. “Wrestling teaches students so many skills like grit, confidence, work ethic, resilience, and building self-esteem. If they get those values out of it, they are a champion regardless of if they decide to go to competitions or if they win medals,” said Gonzales. Read more here.
Meet the NMC National Conference Speaker Series: Tom McKenney
Get ready to hear Tom McKenney, and all of our dynamic presenters speak during our National Conference this summer from July 28 to July 30 at Boston College. Click here to learn important information about the conference and our various presentation topics.
We are excited celebrate our 10th Anniversary of building A Legacy of Equity Through Education.
Mary Elizabeth Grimes, President of Marian Middle School Reaches Important Financial Milestones for the School
Photo credit: Michael B. Thomas
In her tenure as the President of Marian Middle School Mary Elizabeth Grimes has almost doubled the school’s budget. Guided by her mother’s example and her background in marketing, she is laying a solid foundation for the continued success of the school. Click here to read more.