First Lady Michelle Obama Visits CIS Partner School in Washington, D.C.

From a National Communities In Schools press release

We are proud to announce that First Lady Michelle Obama today visited with students at one of CIS of the Nation’s Capital partner schools, Ferebee Hope Elementary.

Mrs. Obama spent time with students and staff at Ferebee Hope’s tutoring and after-school programs run by CIS of the Nation’s Capital. The visit ended with a special surprise when Mrs. Obama dropped in for story time with approximately 30 3rd graders at the school.

Before reading with students, Mrs. Obama addressed the Communities In Schools national board of directors and expressed her support for CIS’ efforts to help students achieve in school and increase their chances of graduating on time and prepared for higher education.

Mrs. Obama is visiting with effective community-based organizations across the country. President and Mrs. Obama have voiced their strong support of improving the quality of public education and reducing the nation’s dropout rate.

Joining Mrs. Obama today on her tour were Tobeka Green, executive director of CIS of the Nation’s Capital; Allison Hertz, CIS site coordinator for Ferebee Hope; Sharron Stroman, principal at the school; Elaine Wynn, chairman of the CIS national board of directors; and Bill Milliken, CIS founder and vice chairman.

Ms. Green and Ms. Hertz spoke about CIS of the Nation’s Capital dropout prevention initiatives underway in the Washington area.

View the complete press release on Mrs. Obama’s visit by clicking here.

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