We are excited to recognize Julianna Cohen of Burncoat High School and Yelitza Agosto of Burncoat Middle School as this month's WooStars!
Below you can find more information about this month's honorees, and their contributions to Vision of a Learner and Vision to Action.
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Student WooStar: Julianna Cohen, 10th Grade, Engaged Community Member at Burncoat High School ⭐️
“Julianna has been canvassing for candidates for school committee and city council for the past two elections. She researched candidates and reached out to volunteer, and has spent the past several Saturdays canvassing around Worcester for the candidates that she supports. She volunteered all summer at the Massachusetts State House in Boston as a tour guide, as well as an online internship with State Senator Robyn Kennedy's office. Julianna is an assistant teacher at our religious school, participates in several clubs, and is part of the Hanover Insurance Academy of the Arts at Burncoat.”
This demonstrates that Julianna is an Engaged Community Member, a disposition of the Vision of a Learner. Julianna can identify a need in their community, articulate and communicate solutions, develop an action plan, and advocate for change (ECM 2).
Staff WooStar: Yelitza Agosto, Culture and Climate Specialist at Burncoat Middle School ⭐️
“Yelitza deserves this award because she consistently goes above and beyond in everything she does. Not only does she excel in her role, but she also contributes far beyond her job description, helping to build a more positive and connected school culture each day. On Fridays, she brings joy to staff by hosting song lyric trivia, creating moments of fun and camaraderie. She frequently takes on side projects—whether through her video editing, photography, or other creative talents—and shares them generously with our school community. Her efforts and dedication make our school a brighter, happier place to work, and her impact reaches far beyond her assigned responsibilities. She embodies the spirit of teamwork, positivity, and commitment that makes our school thrive.”