Frank Guerra Receives Harvard Club Friends of Education Award

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Frank Guerra Receives Friends of Education Award

On October 2, Frank Guerra, our headmaster, will be honored by the Harvard Club of Boston with the Friends of Education Award.  This is quite an honor.  Past recipients of this award include Mayor Tom Menino, Governor Charlie Baker, and Boston Public Schools Superintendents Tom Payzant and Mike Contompasis. 

This year marks Frank's 10-year anniversary as Boston Trinity's headmaster. Under Frank's leadership, BTA has become a top-ranked school while also working to break the bonds of racial and educational inequality.  We are currently the only non-denominational Christian secondary school in the city of Boston, and Niche.com named us as the most diverse private high school in Massachusetts.  Last year, we gave $1.8 million in scholarships to 60% of the student body. BTA has a 99% college acceptance rate and an 86% college graduation rate.  Many of our students are the first in their family to attend and graduate from college. 

With all our success, Frank is quick to say, "This award reflects the hard work and dedication of all our teachers over our 17-year history."

Kyran Wilson, a current BTA trustee and former Director of Admissions, has known Frank for almost 20 years, and she shared what she most admires about him.  "He is passionate and enthusiastic," said Kyran, "and he has a wonderful balance of grace and discipline."  Kyran also remarked that Frank's contagious laugh and incredible warmth make anyone who comes to Boston Trinity--whether it is faculty, parents, students, or visitors--feel like they are old friends.  "He loves the Lord and believes in the students," said Kyran.  "He pushes them to be the best students they can be, to help them to reach their full potential." 

Lucy Fulco Receives Excellence in Teaching Award

In addition to the Friends of Education Award, the Harvard Club will present their annual Teacher Award to Lucy Fulco, the chair of BTA's math department.

As the AP Calculus AB and BC teacher, Lucy's students have had remarkable success on their AP tests.   In the past 3 years, 100% of AP Calculus BC students scored a 5, and 98% of AP Calculus AB and BC students scored a 4 or 5.  These scores are a testament to both Lucy and the entire Math department.

Frank commented, "The students who are in Lucy's class succeed because she refuses to let them fail." Ian Weston, a 2018 graduate of BTA, said of Lucy, "She teaches the AP Calculus curriculum to a science.  Because of her course, each question on the AP was routine and expected."

While Lucy expects much of her students, she also spends time outside of class working with students, holds annual lunch-ins, and provides extra test days to help students realize that they can understand math.  "Many students are hesitant entering my class because they've had bad experiences.  But they eventually realize that they can do it.  It's a big accomplishment for all of us."  Ian, who is studying civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, added, "She personally seeks the welfare of each student. Mrs. Fulco sufficiently prepared me to conquer any mathematical course that I have and will encounter."

Frank and Lucy represent the passion and dedication found in all our faculty and staff.  Working together, we strive to know and love every student and launch them into a life of impact.

Thank you all for your support, prayers, and financial contributions. We are grateful for your support as our school is being recognized in the greater Boston area.