Founders Students Win State NCWIT Award
Posted on 03/18/2019
The Founders Academy Public Charter School students Gabby Alvarez, Leah Marville and Sarah Fung have received the New Hampshire Affiliate NCWIT Award for Aspirations in Computing.
The awards, sponsored by the National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT), recognize high school women for their computing-related achievements and interests as part of an effort to encourage more young women to choose careers in technology.
Each award recipient will receive a prestigious trophy and recognition at the ceremony on March 30th.
A total of 41 student award recipients were selected from high schools across the state for their outstanding aptitude and interest in information technology and computing, solid leadership ability, good academic history, and plans for post-secondary education.
"Encouraging young women’s interest in technology careers is critical: our workforce needs their creativity and their innovation," said Lucy Sanders, CEO and Co-founder of NCWIT.
Additionally, Joanna Marcotte the chairman of the Business and Technology Department at Founders, was one of two teachers recognized with the Educator Award. This award recognizes teachers who go above and beyond in computer science education.
"The Founders Academy is thrilled that three of its own students and a teacher received such prestigious awards," said Maureen Mooney, Dean of School. "The Founders Academy continues to offer a robust computer science curriculum and various computing clubs knowing how they contribute to students’ future successes."
