JOAN IS STAYING AT UHHS!! THE OFFICIAL WORD CAME DOWN THIS MORNING AND HER POSITION IS FULLY SECURED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR SECOND MOTHER BECAUSE THIS VICTORY IS ENTIRELY YOURS!!
September 17, 2017
Final supporters
University Heights High School (UHHS) located in Bronx NY, has recently discovered that Good Shepherd Services, a partnered program within the school is going through budget cuts. As a result, Joan Fox the school's beloved-it Program Director or some students would say "second mother", is at risk of losing her job. Mrs. Fox has worked at UHHS for 14 years and has assist students with community organizing, though programs such as The Penny Harvest, Leadership Team, LGBTQ, Gardening, and Aiming High. It is because of her disposition and support that students at UHHS thrived. We hope that the following signatures emphasize the immense impact Joan Fox has had within our community and ultimately save her Job at University Heights.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 22, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
June 21, 2017
120 Comments
Joan was the greatest gift I ever received if it was not for her I don't know how I would have gotten into college let alone survived high school. she became my second mother and I cannot stand by and see her lose out on changing her students lives for the better.
It is in part due to Joan's great care for the students that I am even still here. With her counseling I was able to cope with family trauma and struggles with my sexuality and religious beliefs. I know the students still need this help. Please keep her at UHHS
As a Former UHHS Student I can say that Joan was never just doing her job she would always go out her way to help all her students in anyway possible. Graduating wouldn't have been possible if Joan didn't continue pushing me . I'm so grateful that she was there.
Joan helped me all through out my time in UHHS she helped get my first job which was read alliance, she helped me get my first internship and for that I'm thankful she opened so many doors for me. Without her UHHS will not be the same. She makes the difference.
Joan Fox is an Amazing person and has given my life a purpose. She has inspired me to become a teacher, to inspire my future students to do wonderful things within/for themselves as well as their community. I am grateful to have Joan Fox as a part of my life, for she give me hope.
Such a sweet and amazing person. Apart from how great these programs are, Joan is a welcoming person. I was welcomed into the trailers and it changed the rest of my high school experience for the better. I got to know so many nice, friendly other students in a comfortable safe environment. So many fun great memories being involved with Joan and the trailers as well as events she directed!! Joan and her programs must stay!!
As a High school graduate, one of the most positively impacting experiences of high school was Joan. She helped exposed me to Aiming High and Good Shepard, where I learned about taking an initiative towards developing my community. Aside from the much needed volunteer hours that I was able to engage in, and the helpful assistance in school work, I was provided with a home away from home. An area where I could progress both as a student and a person. I was exposed to a social environment that promoted positivity, which is always good at such an age. I have valued this experience and believe entirely that Good Shepard, Aiming High and especially Joan who coordinated the programs in UHHS, were cornerstones that helped me not only graduate, but become a better person in my community. This program should continue, and it is a great reason why University Heights Secondary School is such a unique and special High School.
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JOAN IS STAYING AT UHHS!! THE OFFICIAL WORD CAME DOWN THIS MORNING AND HER POSITION IS FULLY SECURED. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR FIGHTING FOR OUR SECOND MOTHER BECAUSE THIS VICTORY IS ENTIRELY YOURS!!
September 17, 2017
Final supporters
University Heights High School (UHHS) located in Bronx NY, has recently discovered that Good Shepherd Services, a partnered program within the school is going through budget cuts. As a result, Joan Fox the school's beloved-it Program Director or some students would say "second mother", is at risk of losing her job. Mrs. Fox has worked at UHHS for 14 years and has assist students with community organizing, though programs such as The Penny Harvest, Leadership Team, LGBTQ, Gardening, and Aiming High. It is because of her disposition and support that students at UHHS thrived. We hope that the following signatures emphasize the immense impact Joan Fox has had within our community and ultimately save her Job at University Heights.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
June 22, 2017
Reached 100 supporters
June 21, 2017
120 Comments
When you have a talented leader like Joan Fox on board in an organization, the task is not to cut back and remove the very threads that have built the fabric of success, but to re-secure them. Perhaps an expansive view by those who are making the financial decisions is in order.
Joan was the greatest gift I ever received if it was not for her I don't know how I would have gotten into college let alone survived high school. she became my second mother and I cannot stand by and see her lose out on changing her students lives for the better.
It is in part due to Joan's great care for the students that I am even still here. With her counseling I was able to cope with family trauma and struggles with my sexuality and religious beliefs. I know the students still need this help. Please keep her at UHHS
As a Former UHHS Student I can say that Joan was never just doing her job she would always go out her way to help all her students in anyway possible. Graduating wouldn't have been possible if Joan didn't continue pushing me . I'm so grateful that she was there.
Joan helped me all through out my time in UHHS she helped get my first job which was read alliance, she helped me get my first internship and for that I'm thankful she opened so many doors for me. Without her UHHS will not be the same. She makes the difference.
Joan Fox is an Amazing person and has given my life a purpose. She has inspired me to become a teacher, to inspire my future students to do wonderful things within/for themselves as well as their community. I am grateful to have Joan Fox as a part of my life, for she give me hope.
Such a sweet and amazing person. Apart from how great these programs are, Joan is a welcoming person. I was welcomed into the trailers and it changed the rest of my high school experience for the better. I got to know so many nice, friendly other students in a comfortable safe environment. So many fun great memories being involved with Joan and the trailers as well as events she directed!! Joan and her programs must stay!!
As a High school graduate, one of the most positively impacting experiences of high school was Joan. She helped exposed me to Aiming High and Good Shepard, where I learned about taking an initiative towards developing my community. Aside from the much needed volunteer hours that I was able to engage in, and the helpful assistance in school work, I was provided with a home away from home. An area where I could progress both as a student and a person. I was exposed to a social environment that promoted positivity, which is always good at such an age. I have valued this experience and believe entirely that Good Shepard, Aiming High and especially Joan who coordinated the programs in UHHS, were cornerstones that helped me not only graduate, but become a better person in my community. This program should continue, and it is a great reason why University Heights Secondary School is such a unique and special High School.
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When you have a talented leader like Joan Fox on board in an organization, the task is not to cut back and remove the very threads that have built the fabric of success, but to re-secure them. Perhaps an expansive view by those who are making the financial decisions is in order.