Students and staff from P.S. 307Q Pioneer Academy gathered to celebrate the opening of the school’s newly transformed teacher wellness lounge and student movement atrium.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
A ribbon-cutting ceremony was held to mark the opening of a newly transformed teacher and wellness lounge and student movement atrium at P.S. 307Q Pioneer Academy, located at 40-20 100th St. in Corona, on Monday, April 13.
Among those on hand for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were Queens Borough President Donovan Richards, Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry, Pioneer Academy Principal Cecilia Jackson, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Regional Vice President Victor Bell, New York iHeartMedia Markets Group President Steve DeLusant, Impact Fitness Foundation Founder and President Chris Welsh, New York Liberty mascot Ellie the Elephant and her Stompaz and students, staff and volunteers from Pioneer Academy.
Among those present for the ribbon-cutting ceremony were New York City Council Member Shanel Thomas-Henry (second row, left) Queens Borough President Donovan Richards (second row, second from left), Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield Regional Vice President Victor Bell (second row, third from left), New York Liberty Mascot Ellie the Elephant (second row, fourth from the left) and Impact Fitness Foundation Founder and President Chris Welsh (right). Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
These new functional environments help promote physical activity, mental wellness and restoration for students and teachers at the school.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Staff members now have a dedicated space to recharge at the teacher wellness lounge.
The new teacher wellness lounge. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
Students are encouraged to stay physically active via the movement atrium.
Students explore the new movement atrium. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
The teacher wellness lounge and student movement atrium were created in partnership with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, iHeartMedia, the New York Liberty and the Impact Fitness Foundation.
Photo by Ramy Mahmoud
“I want you to know that you deserve this investment every step of the way. And when we invest in you, we’re investing in our future, your teachers and your school body. We’re investing to make sure, because iron sharpens iron,” Richards said. “Take advantage of every opportunity here. Education is really your foundation. Education is your tool to make sure that you’re more successful and that you can dream big.”
Queens Borough President Donovan Richards addresses the Pioneer Academy students and staff. Photo by Ramy Mahmoud