On Sept. 3, Malverne Superintendent's Conference Day featured a keynote address from a Class of 2014 alumnus who attributed her success to her Malverne education.
Dr. Nia Pollard was a Malverne student starting in first grade, achieving status of salutatorian at Howard T. Herber Middle School in eighth grade and valedictorian in her senior year at Malverne High School. After graduation, she earned a bachelor’s degree in chemistryfrom Howard University and a doctorate in physical chemistry from George Mason University. She is now a research scientist at the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
During her speech, Dr. Pollard was proud to highlight how her Malverne education prepared her for life after high school, including her rigorous university studies. With many of her former teachers in the audience, she told the assembled educators how much of an impact they had on her and how crucial their role as teachers, mentors and role models is to their students.
After her presentation, Dr. Pollard was excited to thank her former teachers in person and shared hugs and photos. She is a truly a Malverne success story!