MESA Charter High School

We couldn’t be happier for Coach Green! He won! Seeing him recognized on a national stage is incredible, and honestly, so well-deserved. Coach Green pours his heart into our players and our school community every single day. He leads with passion, lifts up everyone around him, and sets the bar high both on and off the field. Thank you CharterUP for this incredible opportunity! This win is a reflection of the impact he makes, and we’re so proud to celebrate him. Congrats, Coach!

Another successful Lunch & Learn at MESA Bushwick! Our students had the incredible opportunity to connect with leaders in marketing, sales, and business, gaining real-world insights and inspiration for their future careers. A huge thank-you to our guest speakers: • Fabio Gomez, VP of Employee Benefits & PEO Consultant at USI Insurance Services • Jeffrey Casio, VP & Market Sales Manager at Metropolitan Commercial Bank • Ahmad Barqawi, Founder/Owner of Madbarq LLC • Brittany Sullivan, Senior Communications Officer at Overdeck Family Foundation • Estefania Xavier, Senior Vice President & Commercial Risk Advisor at USI Insurance Services Your time, guidance, and expertise make a meaningful difference for our students. Next month’s Lunch & Learn will take place on Wednesday, 12/17 and the focus is on Skilled Trades & Construction. We’re also open to speakers from Real Estate, Beauty, Health, and more! If you're interested in sharing your professional journey and inspiring our students, sign up here: https://lnkd.in/eytMVESA

We never thought MESA Charter High School would be an athletic powerhouse, but Coach Jose Green has won eight flag football titles during his tenure here. Far more importantly, he's been an invaluable teacher, counselor, and mentor to our students. I can count dozens of young people who have graduated from MESA because of him. Please take two minutes and vote for him.

Each month, our students take part in Lunch & Learn sessions to explore different career paths and hear directly from professionals making an impact in their fields. For October, our focus was on Healthcare, and we were lucky to welcome an incredible group of guests: Dr. Matt Gotlin, MD, Orthopedic Surgeon at NY Orthopedics; Kayla Bigelow, Senior Clinical Site Leader at Abbott; Damian Romero, Paramedic with the City of New York Fire Department; Charlest Loving, Medical Assistant at NY Orthopedics; Alexis Brown, Physician Assistant at NY Orthopedics. We’re so grateful to each of them for taking time out of their busy schedules to share their stories, answer our students’ questions, and inspire the next generation of healthcare professionals.

A first of the first! We are so excited to make this happen! Last week, our Bushwick Seniors visited South Brooklyn to host a “Lunch & Learn” with the Freshman class. They came prepared with thoughtful questions, shared their experiences as MESA students, and offered advice they wish they’d known earlier. The afternoon wrapped up with one-on-one conversations, where seniors gave personalized guidance and encouragement. Moments like these showcase the heart of MESA: Students supporting students, building community, and leading with purpose.

We’re so proud of Coach Green! He’s been named a national finalist in CharterUP’s Driving Greatness contest for his incredible dedication to our players and our school community. Coach Green goes above and beyond every day by supporting students on and off the field, building teamwork, and inspiring everyone around him. This recognition is so well-deserved. Now he has the chance to win $10,000 in cash and $10,000 in travel credit to help our team, but he needs our support. Voting opens today! Let’s show him how much the MESA community believes in him! 💙💛 Vote here: https://lnkd.in/eB5fMjFw

Our students had an amazing time at the Museum of Math during an educator-led session on probability-- complete with a competitive dice game! Afterwards, they explored the exhibits and brought math to life in a whole new way. Math-focused field trips are rare, so this was an especially exciting opportunity. We had students from all four grades participate, and they opted in enthusiastically! Huge thanks to our Math Department Lead at our Bushwick Campus, Ms. Jocelyn Pena, who coordinated everything on the ground and made the day a success!

Volunteer Opportunity: Support High School Graduates on Their Career Journey! MESA’s Alumni Lab is hosting a Mock Interview Workshop on Thursday, October 30th, and we need volunteers to help our fellows practice and strengthen their interview skills. 📌 Who: High school graduates (ages 18–29) 📌 What: 1:1 mock interviews with personalized feedback-no prep required! We provide scripts and rubrics. 📌 When: Thursday, Oct 30 | 10:15–11:30 AM and/or 1:45–3:00 PM 📌 Where: MESA Bushwick, 231 Palmetto St., Brooklyn, NY 11221 📌 Volunteers Needed: 3–5 per session Your insight, encouragement, and time can make a real difference for our fellows as they prepare for college, job training, and early career pathways. To sign up → Email Julie Kwong at jkwong@mesacharter.org Help our fellows practice, grow, and shine!

We’re excited to share that our very first Back to School Night at MESA: South Brooklyn was a tremendous success! Our founding families came together to meet the dedicated teachers and staff, and to get a comprehensive overview of the courses and goals for the year ahead. Everyone showed so much excitement and support — it really set a positive tone for what’s going to be an incredible year of growth and learning.

We’re proud to share a newly released case study of Alumni Lab, written by David Fischer. The piece highlights how our program is helping young adults in NYC turn post-high school uncertainty into real career opportunity and underscores the importance of Alumni Lab’s work being recognized beyond our own community. This recognition is a big win for our team and Fellows and we’re excited to share Alumni Lab’s story more widely. Read the full case study here: https://lnkd.in/ewpif9Tu