Westborough – Historic Mount Vernon welcomed Sheila Labriola from Mill Pond Intermediate School in Westborough, to participate in a free week-long program in July to further learn about the life and times of George Washington.
The George Washington Teachers” Institute provides an intensive study of George Washington and his world through discussions led by noted Washington scholars and hands-on workshops. Labriola resided on George Washington's estate within view of his mansion and had the opportunity to meet with Mount Vernon's historians, curators, and educators.
“The dedicated historians shared their knowledge and passion to ensure I have the ability to go back to my classroom and my school and tell the most important story of American history,” Labriola said.
The Donald W. Reynolds Museum and Education Center, which opened in 2006, was an essential tool for the visiting teachers. It contains galleries that tell Washington's life story using hands-on and interactive exhibits, original movies, and artifacts. Upon completing the program, teachers prepared lesson plans on George Washington and will conduct seminars for their colleagues in their home districts to share the information they gained at the institute.
This program is fully funded by private donations.
