Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
Honoring and celebrating the achievements and stories of Hispanic Americans deepens students' understanding of diversity.
Letter from Director
I'm constantly inspired by the resilience, strength, and unique potential of each of our students.
From the Executive Director’s Desk: What Happens in the “Extra Mile”
This year is Westbridge Academy's Golden Anniversary, celebrating 50 years of providing high quality educational and therapeutic services to thousands of students for whom we went the "extra mile." Moments like this give us the opportunity to reflect, and ask, what happens in that extra mile?
ESY Food Truck Race
Event day photo gallery. WBA's extended school year theme related to the Culinary Arts and culminated in our First WBA Food Truck Race. Staff created cross curricular plans to ensure all content areas were covered. Students attending ESY were surveyed during the school year as to what foods they would like to make for their food truck.
REACH for the Future
REACH – for Education, Achievement and Career Hopes – is designed for students ages 14 and older. It helps them explore, consider, and prepare for a wide range of post-secondary options, including higher education.
Dr. Anthony Hadzimichalis on A Moment of Xen Radio Program
Westbridge Academy Executive Director Dr. Anthony Hadzimichalis recently appeared on A Moment of Xen, a weekly show that airs Saturday nights on 710 WOR, the voice of New York/iHeartRadio.
The Clinical Program: Westbridge Academy’s Foundation
Westbridge Academy's clinical team is at the center of all of our work. Comprising licensed school social workers, a school psychologist, and the school nurse, the team provides ongoing support services and care to students and their families.
Related Services Change Lives
For Cheryl Jones, Speech Language specialist at Westbridge Academy, the best news she can get is that a student no longer needs her help. That news came this spring for her student, Keyon.
Role Model: Brian Coya
Brian Coya is a School Social Worker who joined the staff at Westbridge Academy in 2019. A bilingual professional, Brian likes having the opportunity to make a positive impact on the students.
From the Executive Director: Mental Health Matters
Mental health issues have taken a seat in the front row of every classroom. Following pandemic-related interruptions, students are experiencing higher rates of depression, anxiety, stress, phobias, and grief.