Written by Alyssa Wood, Science Teacher
This fall, Sophia Academy seventh graders will start the Environmental Justice Academy! The program begins a two-year partnership with Roger Williams Park Zoo (RWPZ) as part of a United Way’s Community Impact Fund Grant. This program is led by Sophia Academy Science Teacher Alyssa Wood, Dean of Students April Samuels, and RWPZ’s School Program Specialist Meg Warburton. Weekly discussion topics will include conversations about racism, injustice, and disparity and equity as they relate to environmental justice and conservation, with BIPOC speakers who are professionals in those fields.
This unique collaboration between Sophia Academy and Roger Williams Park Zoo will provide a brave space for all participants to engage in challenging conversations. As part of Sophia Academy’s innovative science curriculum, Sophia students will have enriching engagement with the Zoo’s campus and classrooms, staff, and animal ambassadors!
