2024 Welcome Walk: A Beautiful Day of Community and Celebration
What an amazing day we had at the 2024 Welcome Walk, proudly presented by Delta Air Lines! Together, we raised over $155,000 to support GVP! With more than 300 participants, the event was a joyful celebration of community and support for our students. The day kicked off with an energetic Zumba session led by Gigi.…
Read MoreBringing Learning To Life
At GVP, education extends far beyond the classroom. Field trips are integral to the curriculum, allowing students to engage with their lessons in dynamic, hands-on ways. These carefully planned experiences connect academic concepts to real-world applications, deepening understanding and fostering meaningful connections across subjects. This semester, students explored art, science, history, and economics through a…
Read MoreIntroducing Ms. Akua Taylor, GVP’s New Music Teaching Artist in Residence
Global Village Project is thrilled to welcome Ms. Akua Taylor as our new Music Teaching Artist in Residence! With a passion for making art as a positive force, Ms. Akua has long been dedicated to creating music with purpose, meaning, and inspiration. Her journey as a musician and teacher began early; she realized while still…
Read MoreCelebrating Music And Community At The 15th Anniversary Concert
Tiki tiki maj, watermelon sweetPiri piri ajo chili pepper hot to eatBy working in her garden, Ms. Halieth she knowsWith a little patience, everything grows. These were some of the words GVP students sang on Saturday evening, Sept. 28th during Global Village Project’s 15-Year Anniversary Concert. The event, which took place at the Oakhurst Center…
Read MoreThe Power of Electives
At GVP, electives play a crucial role in shaping not just the education, but the overall development of each student. Offering classes like running, visual art with PaintLove, musical instruments, ensemble (GVP chorus), and Peace Leaders for Form 3, these electives open doors to new worlds and give our students the freedom to choose what…
Read MoreNavigating Adulthood for Alumni
This summer, Ms. Danielle hosted workshops she called “Adulting Workshops” for our alumni and their families which were an incredible success! Held on Tuesday nights at Refuge Coffee in Clarkston, these workshops provided guidance on essential life skills. They covered topics such as financial literacy, work skills, car ownership, and navigating financial systems. The workshops…
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JOIN US: “Imagine A Circle”Saturday, September 28, 2024Oakhurst Community CenterDirected by Elise Witt & Akua Taylor, Featuring GVP Students, Alumni & Special Guests Imagine A Circle: The Global Village Songbook contains 55 songs written by, with, and for the students of GVP. It is available to purchase at: https://elisewitt.com/web/gvp-songbook/ All proceeds from this concert and songbook…
Read MoreGVP’s Got Talent: A Heartwarming Year-End Celebration
The last day of school at GVP is always something special, and this year’s “GVP’s Got Talent” show was the perfect way to wrap up an incredible year. The fellowship hall buzzed with excitement as students and staff gathered to celebrate the diverse talents of our school. The talents on display covered a variety of…
Read MoreField Day with Soccer in the Streets
At the end of every school year you can feel the excitement building in anticipation of one of our favorite days: Field Day with our longstanding partner, Soccer in the Streets! This annual event is a day of joy, camaraderie, and unforgettable memories. Field Day is more than just a day of fun; it is…
Read MoreEight Years with Erin
Erin Alred, Director of Operations, will be leaving Global Village Project this summer. After eight years of service to the mission, Erin has decided to move on to her next chapter. Erin came to GVP in 2016 as a Development Associate and was eventually promoted to Development Manager, then Development Director, before she moved over…
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