Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation Experts
The Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation campaign will have far-reaching benefits for MVS' school dining program, STEM education, college counseling and learning support, and more. On this page, hear experts in their fields discuss why Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation is so important for MVS' future.
Dr. Shobhan Vachhrajani P '33, '36
Shobhan Vachhrajani, MD, PhD, FRCSC is a pediatric neurosurgeon and clinical epidemiologist at Dayton Children's Hospital, where he also serves as the director of surgical research. Dr. Vachhrajani is also an associate professor in the department of pediatrics at Wright State University. In this video, Dr. Vachhrajani expounds on the benefits of nutrition on student learning and development.
Lindsey Roeth
Lindsey Roeth is Director of College Counseling at The Miami Valley School, where she helps upper school students find their best fit through MVS' individualized, comprehensive approach to the college process. In this video, Mrs. Roeth discusses how a new college counseling center will impact MVS.
Dr. Ken Williford '94
Dr. Ken Williford '94, MVS Distinguished Alumnus and NASA scientist, has worked in many different capacities over a long career, including a serving as Deputy Project Scientist on NASA's Mars 2020 mission through the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). Ken is also a former high school science teacher, making him uniquely qualified as a professional and educator to comment on the importance of the STEM lab spaces that are part of this campaign.
Allison Janney '77
Allison Janney '77 is an Oscar and Emmy-winning actress and the honorary co-chair of the Fueling Minds, Igniting Innovation campaign. In this video, Ms. Janney discusses the transformative impact of this campaign as well as the special place MVS holds in her heart.
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