SEPTEMBER 1, 2017
Giving Back to Others @UniversityElem At MCCSC, a University Elementary School student made the news, not just for his incredible talents as a tech master, but because he’s found a way to share technology with those who previously did not have access. Toby Thomassen believes that devices many of us throw away still have useful lives, and
he decided to do something pretty special with his talents in the field of technology. Toby established a relationship with Indiana University to purchase at e-waste scrap prices IU’s non- working laptops after they are wiped clean of data. Toby cleans the computers, sets up accounts and installs software, preparing them to be shared with teens living in foster care, those who might not otherwise ever have access to a personal laptop. Toby’s ideas stemmed from a class project designed to seek a solution to a real-world problem. And he’s taken the project into his daily life, using his skills and talents to bring laptops to children living in foster care! Recently, Toby donated 12 refurbished laptops to Monroe County CASA. Follow the link to the Indiana University site and read Toby’s amazing story to learn more about how he is changing lives. Or, follow the link to Fox59.com’s coverage of this amazing young man and his project to help people in his community thrive.
BHSS INTERVENTIONIST HONORED Congratulations to Bloomington High School South Language Arts Interventionist Megan Parmenter on receiving a Greater Bloomington Chamber of Commerce hYPe 10 Under 40 Award for her work with Tri Kappa Bloomington. The annual 10 Under 40 Awards honors ten young professionals under the age of 40 for their outstanding leadership in the workplace and community involvement. This group of young professionals represent the best and brightest in Bloomington - they are wonderful examples of caring individuals, hard workers and whip-smart, creatives making our community a better place.
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