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Breakthrough Miami > Mission Statement
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Breakthrough Miami has served as an embedded service learning partnership on the Miami Country Day School campus for 13 years. Each year over 100 Breakthrough Scholars in 5th-8th grade come to MCDS on 14 Saturdays during the school year and 6 weeks over the summer for rigorous academic and social enrichment delivered through a students-teaching-students model. Student, parent, coach and faculty experiences with Breakthrough are deeply rewarding, offering unique opportunities for leadership, personal growth and gratification in a collaborative and exciting environment of learning and creativity. Together our partnership helps motivated students striving for educational opportunities create new success stories.
Meet the Team
I joined Breakthrough Miami in the Fall of 2023 as the Site Director at Miami Country Day School. I am proud of all of the accomplishments we’ve made this school year and look forward to many more in the future. Prior to Breakthrough, I worked in education for ten years, from being a teacher to an Assistant Principal, but nothing compares to the amazing experience that it’s been to work with Breakthrough Miami. It has been so rewarding to be part of an organization that generates opportunities for deserving students and creates a safe space for all students to dream big, explore their talents, and have access to the resources that they need to take their education to the next level. I couldn’t do this without the support of my village at Miami Country Day School- the student volunteers, the faculty, and the staff.
Cilia Fishman Parent Liaison
Michelle Possin Parent Liaison
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Beandys De Los Santos
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Dayana Barrientos
Assistant Site DirectorBreakthrough Club at Miami Country Day School
The Breakthrough Miami Club is back on campus! Founded in October 2019, the Breakthrough Club is a part of the Spartan community that dedicates their school year to civic engagement by serving as volunteers for Breakthrough’s school year programming.
Arianna Castellón, Harry Florin, Kate Bogle, Katerina Dumas and Mikayla Washington are the members who revived the Breakthrough club in the fall of 2023. Although Harry and Arianna graduated Spring 2024- Kate and Katerina are currently the elected co-presidents/community outreach leaders and Mikayla secretary/public relations leader of the Breakthrough Club for the 2024-2025 school year.
The Breakthrough Miami Club at Miami Country Day School consists of the Miami Country Day School changemakers in collaboration with Breakthrough Miami. The club fosters a community on campus where the students host events and create opportunities for inclusivity and service.
The Breakthrough Miami Club at Miami Country Day School consists of the Miami Country Day School changemakers in collaboration with Breakthrough Miami. The club fosters a community on campus where the students host events and create opportunities for inclusivity and service.
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Breakthrough Miami >Become a Volunteer
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“I wanted to be a part of the Breakthrough Club to have the opportunity to actively contribute to this incredible program and inspire others to get involved as well.” (MCDS, Class of 2026)
Katerina Dumas, Breakthrough Miami Club Co-President, Class of 2026
“I wanted to be a part of the Breakthrough because it’s inspiring being able to have the opportunity to not only watch these kids grow up, but to be able to help them become proud of themselves.”
Kate Bogle, Breakthrough Miami Club Co-President, Class of 2026
“I decided to be a part of the Breakthrough Club because it brings me joy helping scholars work towards having a bright future”
Mikayla Washington, Secretary, Class of 2026
Volunteering @ Breakthrough Miami | MCDS
Student Volunteers
- Join the Miami Country Day School Breakthrough Club, gain leadership skills and be a part of a group of student peers dedicated to supporting Breakthrough Scholars.
- Join the Miami Country Day School Breakthrough Club, gain leadership skills and be a part of a group of student peers dedicated to supporting Breakthrough Scholars.
-Volunteer with Breakthrough, teach an academic or elective course on a Breakthrough Saturday, or just share one of your passions with the Scholars.
-Apply to become a Breakthrough Teaching Fellow and grow your leadership through an 8-week paid experience in one of Princeton Review’s top 10 internships. The application opens in November for eligible 17-24 year olds and can be found at www.breakthroughmiami.org
Parent Volunteers
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Offer to share your passion or professional expertise on a Breakthrough Saturday
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Leverage your professional expertise and corporate network to host 8th graders for Career Day.
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Lead or connect us with a community partner to lead a workshop for the scholars.
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Support the Breakthrough Saturday Healthy Lunch Initiative by distributing food or providing lunch for Scholars.
Scholarships Opportunities
Miami Country Day has awarded over 24 Breakthrough Miami Scholars with full scholarships from 6th grade to 12th grade since 2011. This year two rising 9th graders will be receiving the Christopher N. Bellows Breakthrough Scholarships to complete their high school academic career at Miami Country Day School. This scholarship aims to give Breakthrough Scholars access to the Miami Country Day community along with helping the Scholars reach their full potential.
“Breakthrough Miami allows for everyone to be able to explore various activities and hobbies, whether it be different sports, various forms of art, or academics. And Breakthrough Miami makes lives of so many families a little more convenient since they offer so much with no large cost attached to it. Breakthrough Miami really fosters a creative, artistic environment and allows for everyone to be able to explore various activities and hobbies.”
Rashad Heagle, Breakthrough Miami Scholar 2018
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