Alumni and Friends Newsletter
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CTY Leaders Share Expertise in Saudi Arabia
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CTY Executive Director Amy Lynne Shelton, PhD (left), and CTY Director of Academics and Student Life Kimberley Chandler, PhD, recently presented at the 19th Asia‑Pacific Conference on Giftedness in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. During the conference, they paired up on a symposium to share CTY’s approach to identifying and nurturing advanced learners, and Chandler offered a curriculum workshop for educators. Both engaged with colleagues from around the world, including CTY collaborators from Greece and Ireland, and were invited to speak about CTY’s thought leadership and innovation at future global events.
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| Expanding Advanced Learning Access for Baltimore Students
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For more than a decade, CTY’s Baltimore Emerging Scholars program has identified high‑potential Baltimore City Public Schools students and immersed them in advanced coursework that extends beyond traditional school curricula. The free program reflects CTY’s commitment to serving advanced learners from every community. See what fifth-grade students are doing in the CTY Baltimore Emerging Scholars course “A Connected World: Digital Literacy in the 21st Century.”
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FY2025 Annual Report Conveys the Power of Your Impact
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Thanks to 1,773 generous donors throughout the 2025 fiscal year, CTY programs sparked discovery, confidence, and belonging for thousands of advanced learners. Read about the difference you made in our 2025 Giving & Gratitude report.
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Meet CTY’s New Senior Director of Development
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CTY is excited to welcome Meredith Watson to our team! As senior director of development, she leads fundraising strategy for CTY’s programs, financial aid, and research. She also oversees alumni and constituent relations and corporate and foundation partnerships. Watson brings 15 years of fundraising experience in higher education, independent schools, and nonprofits to CTY. Most recently, she served as the development officer for the University of Maryland, Baltimore County’s College of Engineering and Information Technology.
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Still Time to Join CTY’s Summer Staff
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If you’re looking for an unforgettable opportunity, CTY is hiring for our summer day and residential programs. This is a chance to gain hands‑on experience, build your skills, and make a real impact while working with bright, motivated students. Positions include:
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Academic: Instructors and teaching assistants for STEM courses
- Program Support: Residential and program assistants
- Health and Wellness: Nurses and health assistants
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May 11: Early Summer Courses Enrollment Deadline
Register now for day, residential, and online courses beginning in late June.
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May 12: Liberty Science Center Educational Travel Program Registration Deadline
Families with students in grades 6-12 can witness live brain surgery outside of New York City on June 15.
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July 14: Mount St. Helens Educational Travel Program Registration Deadline
Students in grades 3-8 and their families can explore volcanoes, meteor showers, and more during this August 12-14 program.
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CTY Inspired FBI Agent, Legal Analyst to Aim High
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When Asha Rangappa ’89 attended CTY at Franklin & Marshall College, she found a strong peer community for the first time. However, it was CTY’s rigorous Individually Paced Mathematics Sequence course that truly shaped her path.
“I internalized having my own goals and the discipline to pursue them,” she said. “CTY also made me hungrier and more confident to reach and stretch myself. For example, a teaching assistant from Princeton put the school on my radar, so I applied and got in.”
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Rangappa went on to attend Yale Law School and became an FBI agent specializing in counterintelligence. Today, she is a legal and national security commentator for ABC, BBC, CNN, and other media. She is also a CTY parent. Learn more about Rangappa’s work.
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| Fueling CTY’s Work Through Monthly Giving
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When Ted and Susan Walko’s oldest child grew bored in school, they discovered CTY. They were so impressed with its range of services, robust online course options, and unique residential programming that they enrolled all three of their children.
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“CTY made a tremendous difference in both their academic and emotional development,” Ted said. “We donate monthly to the organizations we value—it is how we show our commitment to their purpose. Our consistent giving enables CTY to operate more strategically and make longer-term decisions to support the students. It is also easier for us to manage our budget.”
Interested in setting up recurring monthly, quarterly, or annual gifts? Email ctydevelopment@jhu.edu to learn more.
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As you register your child for courses, consider making a gift that helps another young learner attend CTY. Your generosity gives advanced learners with financial need the chance to experience CTY programming and the opportunity to shine.
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Join one of our Facebook groups and follow us on LinkedIn and Instagram to stay connected to everything CTY.
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Contact the Development and Alumni Relations team at ctydevelopment@jhu.edu.
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CTY is accredited for grades K-12 by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.
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