During my externship with Lee Pesky Learning Center, I was given the opportunity to help modernize their systems and procedures by building a SharePoint site designed to make file management more streamlined and collaboration across staff more efficient. The big goal was to create a hub where everything was easier to access, organize, and share—freeing up more time for staff to focus on their students and the community.

While working on the project, I had the chance to learn about the incredible work the Learning Center does for students and families. I collaborated with directors to understand their daily needs and worked to design a system that truly supported their workflow.

This experience gave me a whole new appreciation for what it means to support the whole child. It reminded me how important it is to know the resources available to students beyond the classroom. It also pushed me to think more critically about how strong systems and collaborative teamwork can help modernize day-to-day operations, ultimately giving educators and specialists more time to do what really matters—serve their students.

Grade Level and Subject Taught: NA – Technology Support