MCST Student Named a Girl Representative to the GSNNJ

Concluding a competitive application process, Academy for Education and Learning student at the Morris County School of Technology (MCST), Madeline Tubbs, has been selected as a Girl Representative to the Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey (GSNNJ) Board of Directors for 2022-2023. Madeline’s nomination was confirmed, and she was installed at the recent GSNNJ Annual Meeting.

Madeline has been a Girl Scout for 12 years with Troop 94559 in the Montville Service Unit. She earned her Girl Scouts Silver and Bronze Awards and is currently working on her Gold Award project “Let’s BEE Friendly.” Madeline is the student manager of Garden4Good, a Montville Township community garden plot where fresh produce is cultivated and harvested for the Montville and Boonton Food Pantries. She is a beekeeper and active member of the Essex County Beekeepers Society.

“As a Girl Scout Representative to the GSNNJ Board, I will be able to share the perspective of our youth membership and allow those viewpoints to be considered in the decision-making process,” said Madeline Tubbs. “I am honored to hold the position of Girl Representative for the upcoming year. I look forward to learning more about board governance and building upon my public speaking experience gained at MCST in the Academy for Education and Learning.”

As a Junior in the Academy for Education and Learning at MCST, Madeline is a member of the Environmental Action Club, Literary Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society and is the Vice President of Model UN Club.

“I am grateful for the opportunities students like Madeline have at MCST to pursue specific academic pursuits and extracurricular activities,” said parent Lisa Tubbs. “It is because of the dedication and encouragement of Madeline’s teachers and the support of her peers that she has focused her talents on being a voice for others. I am proud of her achievements through MCST and Girl Scouts. I truly enjoy watching her take action to inspire young girls to stay in the Girl Scouts program and make the word a better place.”

For more information about Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey, visit www.gsnnj.org. Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey serves girls ages 5-18 in 160 municipalities in Bergen, Morris, Passaic, Sussex and northern Warren counties.

The Academy for Education & Learning, located at the Morris County School of Technology in Denville, is a four-year, full-time high school program. The Academy provides students with an introduction to the field of education, in areas such as teaching, social work, or counseling. Eighth-grade students who are eligible to attend a Morris County high school may apply during the open application period (mid-September - November).

The Morris County Vocational School District (www.mcvts.org) offers programs for Morris County high school students, including Career Academies, Share Time Programs, and Adult Education programs. For additional information, contact Gina DiDomenico, Student Recruitment & Community Relations Specialist at didomenicog@mcvts.org or call (973) 627-4600 ext. 277. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram @MorrisCountyVSD.