The Susan Young Memorial Scholarship Fund
The Susan Young Memorial Scholarship is dedicated to empowering resilient students pursuing degrees in special education. By supporting this scholarship, you are helping to continue Susan’s legacy of compassion, dedication, and excellence in education.
Susan Young earned her master’s degree in special education at The College of New Jersey and devoted her career to teaching at Christa McAuliffe Middle School and Jackson Memorial High School. She built positive, trusting relationships with her students and families, making a difference in countless lives. Susan passed away peacefully after fighting complications from pancreatic cancer, but her legacy lives on through this scholarship.
Many resilient students face significant barriers to accessing higher education, particularly in special education. Financial constraints, lack of resources, and the impact of trauma on learning are just a few of the challenges they encounter. According to recent studies, students who have experienced trauma are more likely to struggle academically and socially.
The Susan Young Memorial Scholarship aims to address these challenges by providing financial support and mentorship to students pursuing degrees in special education. By focusing on trauma-informed care, the scholarship prepares future educators to understand and address the impact of trauma on students’ behavior and learning.
Your support can transform lives. Imagine a student who, thanks to this scholarship, can afford to attend college and become a compassionate, skilled special education teacher. This teacher will go on to support and inspire countless students, creating a ripple effect of positive change in the community.
We invite you to join us in honoring Susan’s legacy by contributing to the Susan Young Memorial Scholarship. Your donation, whether large or small, will make a significant impact. Donors will be recognized through our donor recognition program, which includes public acknowledgment, exclusive events, and personalized thank you messages.
Thank you for considering a contribution to the Susan Young Memorial Scholarship. Together, we can make a difference in the lives of students and continue Susan’s legacy of dedication and compassion. For more information or to make a donation, please contact us at 848-329-1560.
