June 30, 2019
Say “Yes!”
Time really flies. I remember being so nervous when I started my role at Jumpstart. My office building looked intimidating – I never worked in a place with so many floors.READ MORE
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June 5, 2019
Why I Value Mentorship
I truly believe every child deserves a consistent, positive role model. Luckily for me, I’ve had many. Being the youngest of three, my sisters are driven and have always guided me by setting a good example.READ MORE
April 10, 2019
Creating Interdisciplinary Learning Spaces for Our Students
As my two years at the Museum of the City (MCNY) comes to an end, I would like to take this time to reflect on one of the most valuable experience I’ve had so far in my career in museum education. READ MORE
February 18, 2019
Recess Check Up: Is Play Part of Your Day?
Recess is a time of day that shapes the lives of kids. Do you remember recess when you were growing up? I’m sure you do! You either loved it because you were able to play sports and games, run around and scream, or you disliked it because it was a time where you felt left out, isolated, or bullied.READ MORE
January 18, 2019
Meet Nick, Riverkeeper’s FAO Schwarz Fellow
One of this year’s FAO Schwarz Fellows is Nick Mitch who is working at Riverkeeper, an organization that works to protect the Hudson River watershed Riverkeeper’s vision is of a Hudson teeming with life, with engaged communities boating, fishing and swimming throughout its watershed.READ MORE
November 4, 2018
Six New Fellowship Positions for 2019-2021 With Leading Social Impact Organizations
(BOSTON) The FAO Schwarz Family Foundation has selected five nationally recognized nonprofit organizations to host the 2019-2021 cohort of FAO Schwarz Fellows. READ MORE
July 26, 2018
From I Don’t Know to FAO. Why I Chose a Fellowship
As I thought about my “next step” during my senior year at Northwestern University, pursuing a fellowship seemed like a good option. It’s not like I totally understood what a fellowship entailed – but many professors, career advisors, and Northwestern alumni encouraged undergraduates to apply.READ MORE
April 17, 2018
How My Direct Service Work Influences My Special Project Work
My name is Pamela Martinez and I am the FAO Schwarz Fellow at Playworks in Philadelphia. I had experience at Playworks, first as a volunteer then as a direct service AmeriCorps recess coach. READ MORE
March 12, 2018
Passing the Torch: From One Education Fellow to Another
My name is Jaiwantie Manni and I am the current FAO Schwarz Fellow at the Museum of the City of New York. My direct service work involves working with students and teachers who visit the Museum on field trips.READ MORE