On April 20, the Mount Madonna School (MMS) junior class, along with their teachers, traveled to Washington, D.C. for a week-long learning journey. Their trip includes tours and interviews with an array of interesting individuals. The junior class is keeping a blog…
The deep valleys, grand meadows and magnificent sequoia forests of Yosemite National Park are the setting this week for a five-day learning journey focused on environmental science for Mount Madonna School (MMS) ninth grade students. This hands-on study complements the school’s year-long…
Name, city of residence: Emma Monclus, Morgan Hill Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Seventh What inspires you? I am always curious to learn new things and self-improvement is a huge motivator. My parents also inspire me; they lead by example…
Name, city of residence: Ona Musoll-Buendia, San Jose Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Seventh What inspires you? My mother inspires me. She does what she loves and works hard at it, never giving up when things are hard. What is…
An overview video of Mount Madonna School seniors’ 2024 learning journey to India, the Drishtikon Project (“Perspectives”). View the blog for writings, photos, and videos. Part of the Values in World Thought Program. Filmed and edited by Devin Kumar (http://www.devinkumar.com)
Name, city of residence: Bella Sol Padilla, Gilroy Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: I began at Mount Madonna as a sophomore. What inspires you? Creativity and ambition inspire me. What is your favorite subject in school, and why? My favorite…
Name, city of residence: Beatrice Miller, San Juan Bautista Grade you started at Mount Madonna School: Eighth grade What inspires you? The many powerful, driven, and creative women in my life! My mother, Jameelah Johnson, Sara Sobkoviak, I can’t think of just…
What is your favorite subject in school, and why? My favorite class is Values in World Thought; I love being able to get a comprehensive understanding of the world we live in through different perspectives and values. I particularly have enjoyed reading…
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 3/23/24, “A New Perspective, Mount Madonna Senior Class Recounts Trip,” by Shmuel Thaler. The Mount Madonna School senior class has the attention of fellow students, parents and teachers at a Friday assembly as they recount their experiences during their…
Santa Cruz Sentinel, 2/29/2024, “Mount Madonna Students Visit India,” story and photos by Shmuel Thaler. Sentinel cover story (downloadable pdf) Global Learning – photo essay (downloadable pdf)
