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Urban Education Leaders
Internship Program (UELIP)
Office of College and Career Readiness
(OCCR)
Lisa Merrick, Class of 2014
Dean’s Office of Summer Funding
Recipient of the Joanne Hess '54 Internship Fund
Supervisor: Caitlin Stuart,
Coordinator, Office of College & Career Readiness
[email protected]
DC Public Schools’ Mission
DCPS’ purpose is to ensure that every DCPS school
provides a world-class education that prepares ALL of
their students, regardless of background or
circumstance, for success in college, career, and life.
Overview of Responsibilities & Experiences
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Main project: updated the DCPS Guide to High School Options, a
resource given to rising ninth graders & their families to guide
them in choosing the best high school for them
Additional Projects: created a Freshmen Guide to High School
and a DCPS Graduation Requirements Poster
Other experiences: assisted with the Rainbow (summer school)
graduation, observed new course offerings at Summer School
sites, organized and conducted college readiness panels,
collaborated with school leaders, spoke with education leaders,
and attended professional development sessions