Freddy A. Taveras, NativityMiguel Alum Joins the New-York Historical Society

While at the NYC Department of Education's Office of the General Counsel, Freddy established lasting connections with New-York Historical, a long-standing partner and educational resource for NYC public school students and teachers. Upon hearing about the opportunity to serve as their first-ever full-time general counsel, he was excited to pursue that path.

A lifelong New Yorker, growing up on the streets of the Lower East Side, Freddy was able to experience the transformation power of education largely thanks to the Jesuits at Nativity Mission School, the first school of what is now NativityMiguel Coalition. Click here to read more about his inspirational story.

Meet Dr. David Palank- President of San Miguel School of Washington, DC

I joined San Miguel School in 2007, and in my years as a teacher and principal, I witnessed hundreds of young men thrive under our care. It is now my profound honor to serve as President. I have dedicated my professional life to our mission because I’ve seen the transformative impact a San Miguel education has on our students’ lives.

Our model provides students with a high-quality middle school education that fosters skills that will continue to serve them into the future. We now have 425 graduates who have gone on to distinguish themselves in high school, college, and their careers, and our results speak for themselves: 

100 percent of San Miguel students are accepted into competitive independent college-preparatory high schools with financial aid.

100 percent of our alumni graduate from high school, compared to a high school graduation rate of 49% among disadvantaged Latino males.

90 percent of San Miguel alumni who graduated from high school in 2024 proceeded to college, compared to a college enrollment rate of 27% among Latino males.

These statistics show the powerful impact that we've made as an organization. But of course, the best way to see our impact is through the stories of our individual students: where they begin, the triumphs they experience in school and their careers, and the impact they make in their communities.

Whether you are looking for an excellent and affordable private school for your son or you are seeking an opportunity to invest your time or treasure for maximum impact, I invite you to learn more about San Miguel School. Explore our website to discover what our Miguel Men accomplish; or better yet, join us on campus for a visit to see our mission in action: transforming lives through education. 

Live Jesus in our Hearts … Forever!

Dr. David Palank

The NativityMiguel Coalition is thrilled to announce an upcoming professional development opportunity! Sponsored by The San Miguel School of Providence, this training is designed to enhance our schools' ability to recruit and retain top talent across the Coalition. On Tuesday, October 22, NEMNET Diversity Recruitment will present "Improving Your Skillset for Hiring and Retaining Staff," a workshop valued at $8,000 per institution, offered FREE OF CHARGE. The training will be led by NEMNET Founder and CEO, Warren Reid.

This event will be held in a hybrid format. All those accessing the training virtually will do so via Zoom. In addition, for participants in the Northeast region, please consider joining us in person at The San Miguel School of Providence, which will include lunch and a school tour before the training begins. For those who choose to be with us at San Miguel, there will also be a post-training debrief session where participants can collaborate on real resumes and hiring materials, applying the insights gained during the workshop.

There are 60 seats available, so please be sure to reserve your spot by clicking the box to register below. PREFERENCE WILL BE GIVEN TO MEMBER SCHOOLS.

For any questions, please contact Melissa Bride at mbride@sanmiguelprov.org or Ros Jackson at rjackson@nativitymiguel.org.