The Future is (Ful)Bright for POB Graduate

Plainview, N.Y. — The Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District is proud to announce to the community that POB alumni Madalyn Fernbach, Class of 2015, has been awarded a Fulbright U.S. Student Program award to Poland for the 2020-21 academic year. Madalyn will support the teaching of English at the University of Science and Technology in Bydgoszcz as part of the Fulbright English Teaching Assistantship.

The Fulbright Program is the flagship international educational exchange program sponsored by the U.S. government and creates lasting connections between the people of the U.S. and other countries. Selected in an open, merit-based competition that considers not only academic and professional achievement, but leadership potential and records of service, Madalyn was one of 2,100 U.S. citizens who will teach English and form connections across communities in both the U.S. and Poland.

“Madalyn is a prime example of what POB students can accomplish,” said Dr. Mary O’Meara, Superintendent of the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District. “Nothing is more rewarding as an educator than hearing about the remarkable things our students achieve beyond the classroom. We wish Madalyn all the best on her journey to Poland.”

Before studying neuroscience at Stonehill College in Easton, Massachusetts, Madalyn was heavily involved in extracurricular activities at POBJFKHS. Throughout her high school career, she was involved in student government and DECA, conducted her own independent research, was a participant in Relay for Life, and on top of it all, served as captain of the varsity soccer team.

In college, Madalyn’s love of DECA, rooted from her high school experience, led her to become the president and founder of the DECA chapter at Stonehill College. Currently applying to medical school, Madalyn’s post-grad career includes being a Memorial Sloan Kettering Research Coordinator while continuing her volunteer work for Relay for Life and Literacy Nassau.

For more information about the Plainview-Old Bethpage Central School District, please visit the District’s website at www.pobschools.org. Happenings in the District can also be followed on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pobschools.