Celebrating World Teachers Day

We would be remiss if we did not salute the hardworking educators who pour themselves into our students every single day.

As you know, our member schools run on an extended-day and extended-year schedule. Our flagship program is Graduate Support, which provides academic and personal support for students from 6th Grade to career attainment- an 11+ year commitment. Working at an NMC school is not easy. It is a choice. It is a labor of love and a partnership between our educators, families, and community partners to help our students become their best, authentic selves.

Thank you for all that you do for our students to help them achieve success academically and thrive beyond the classroom.

San Miguel Academy Alum Joins Board of Trustees

San Miguel Academy of Newburgh is proud to announce the appointment of Henry Garcia to its Board of Trustees, marking the first time a graduate of the Academy has been named to the Board.

A member of San Miguel Academy’s Class of 2011, Henry embodies the transformative power of the SMA program. With support from the Grandview Scholarship, he continued his education at Canterbury School in New Milford, CT, where he distinguished himself as a student leader, serving as student body president, dorm proctor, peer counselor, and Sacristan. He later attended Fairfield University, becoming the first in his family to graduate from college, earning a B.A. in Political Science in 2019.

At Fairfield, Henry deepened his commitment to education as a Senior Admissions Fellow, interviewing prospective students and supporting families through the admissions process. After graduation, he launched his career in Washington, D.C., working in the background screening industry with Thomson Reuters before moving into his current role as an account manager at Fama, an AI-powered online screening company that helps organizations identify risks and create safer workplaces.

“For me, giving back to San Miguel Academy is deeply personal,” said Henry. “The program provided me with access, opportunity, and mentorship that continue to shape my life’s trajectory. My service on the Board is a way to ensure that future generations have the same support.”

Henry now lives in Tampa, FL, with his wife, Natalia, a fellow Fairfield alum, and their two young sons.

San Miguel Academy Hosts 21st Annual Scholarship Dinner

San Miguel Academy of Newburgh will hold its 21st Annual Defying the Odds Scholarship Dinner on Friday, November 7, 2025, at Westchester Country Club.

The evening will celebrate San Miguel Academy’s mission of breaking the cycle of poverty through education. Guests will hear inspiring stories from students who are thriving despite the challenges of systemic poverty and violence in their community.

This year’s honorees include:

  • Na’Sah Dabbs, San Miguel Academy Class of 2017, and recent graduate of Boston College

  • Donato Giuseppi, San Miguel Academy Board Chair

  • Thomas Weddell, RBT CPAs

Proceeds from the event will support scholarships that make San Miguel Academy’s year-round academic programs possible. For those unable to attend, sponsorship opportunities are available to help sustain the Academy’s impact.

For more information, please contact Caitlin Lynch at 845-561-2822 or developmentdirector@sanmiguelacademy.org.  Tickets can be purchased through their website: https://newburghsanmiguel.org/