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A leading academic staffing company based in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, Source4Teachers fills short- and long-term substitute positions for clients nationwide. Source4Teachers president Kevin Bush also holds a position on the boards of directors of several community organizations, including the Cherry Hill Education Foundation. The Cherry Hill Education Foundation administers the Cherry Hill Environmental Education Resident program at Mt. Misery, otherwise known as the Mt. Misery program.
The four-day residency program allows public school students to receive a beyond-the-classroom learning experience in South Jersey’s Pinelands. Students receive instruction in scientific learning and social studies through a hands-on process that reinforces concepts of collaboration and personal growth. Program staff and facilitators work to ensure that all participants receive the opportunity to take part and have their voices heard.
Annual costs for the Mt. Misery program amount to approximately $300,000, which the Cherry Hill Foundation acquires through family contributions and community support. The annual cost covers expenses for operations, transportation, site residency, and salaries for all personnel. Family contributions cover the cost per student, although the foundation engages in fundraising efforts to provide tuition scholarships for students from low-income families.
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