Navigating 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…
Read More15th Anniversary Concert
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…
Read MoreFifteen Years With Ms. Elise
As the seasons of GVP pass from spring to summer, we’d like to share an upcoming transition with our GVP community. After 15 years of dedicated service to the mission of GVP, our beloved Ms. Elise Witt will be leaving her position as Artist-in-Residence and Director of Music Programs at the end of the school…
Read MoreFamily Math Day Brings Community Together
Proudly wearing paper crowns that say Math Queen, students pose under giant “Math” balloons. When many people think of math, they don’t think of fun, and they don’t imagine a math party on a Saturday morning. But that’s exactly what we did. The room was full of joyous laughter and hugs as we played math…
Read MoreGVP Learning Gallery Showcase
This March, GVP students and teachers diverged from our traditional Authors’ Tea programming, and piloted a new model we called a Learning Gallery. While we always include and celebrate student work and input in Authors’ Tea programming, the Learning Gallery model put even more emphasis on student choice. In the days leading to the event,…
Read MoreGVP Hosts the U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team
The room buzzed with the students’ feelings. Shyness, curiosity, and excitement flitted from one girl to another. They couldn’t wait for the U.S. Soccer Women’s National Team (USWNT) to arrive, wondering, “Who are these women wanting to meet us?” During this school year at GVP, students have had the opportunity to be a part of…
Read MoreWhere Is She Now?
I was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in 2006. My first language is Swahili. I have five brothers and two sisters. In Congo, we had a good life. We had food and we had a good education. However, things changed very suddenly in 2012, when we were forced to move across…
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