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# Marin School of Environmental Leadership

The School of Environmental Leadership

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- [LEAD Projects](https://thesel.org/lead-projects/) - MarinSEL Students Take Charge
- [Environmental Engineering](https://thesel.org/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-consec-teer-adip-2/) - Designing with nature in mind
- [Golden Bell Winner!](https://thesel.org/lorem-ipsum-dolor-sit-amet-consec-teer-adip-3/) - Awarded the Golden Bell for Student Programs
- [Internship Handbook](https://thesel.org/internship-handbook/)
- [Internship Placement List](https://thesel.org/internship-placement-list/)
- [LEAD Projects](https://thesel.org/lead-projects-update/) - Leadership and Environmental Action Development (LEAD) Projects are semester-long group projects to address pressing environmental issues. These projects provide a chance for freshmen students to work with adult partners and lead real change in their communities. Sophomores participate in a longer, more challenging project. The project choices are designed to address one or more of
- [Earth Week](https://thesel.org/earth-week/) - Largely accredited to a blooming environmental awareness sparked by Rachel Carson's Silent Spring, and following numerous industrial environmental disasters, the first Earth Day was celebrated on April 22nd, 1970. Millions of people throughout the nation, often centered around student-organized campus rallies, publicly voiced their support for global environmental protection. This call to action helped lead
- [Sustainable Enterprise Project](https://thesel.org/sustainable-enterprise-project/) - During Junior year, students develop and implement a business through the Sustainable Enterprise Project. This year-long project begins with students identifying a professional purpose that motivates them, developing a business idea, and crafting a business plan for a sustainable enterprise of their choice. Businesses must meet a triple bottom line, demonstrating their benefits for people,
- [Environmental Engineering](https://thesel.org/environmental-engineering/) - Photos courtesy of Allison Oropallo. Junior year in The School of Environmental Leadership allows students to further expand their skills to prepare them for life after school. During freshman and sophomore year, SEL students gain and practice softskills such as project management and public speaking in addition to gaining foundational knowledge of environmental issues
- [Senior Internship Program](https://thesel.org/senior-internship-program/) - The Senior Internship Program is designed to provide students with real-world work experience, job skills and knowledge. SEL seniors, through their work in three years of Environmental Leadership Seminar and SEL core classes, are prepared to take on a professional role with a local business or organization. Strategic Energy Innovations (SEI) administers the internship program
- [Our Sponsors - 2022](https://thesel.org/sponsors-2016/)
- [SEL Video](https://thesel.org/sel-video/)
- [Green Business Leaders Event - Virtual!](https://thesel.org/business-leaders/) - April 29th, 2021 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM Free Virtual Event! Register for the event here. Please join us for this annual convergence of community members and business leaders celebrating the Marin School of Environmental Leadership junior class as they showcase their sustainable enterprises. The evening includes inspiring speakers, and the opportunity to purchase students’
- [The MarinSEL Legacy](https://thesel.org/the-marinsel-legacy/) - September 19, 2016 By Charlotte Kamman We had done it: we were freshmen in MarinSEL, and super excited to be going on our first retreat! But we were nervous, too. After all, high school was a new concept and all the upperclassmen seemed to already know each other. It was intimidating and I, along with
- [Leadership](https://thesel.org/leadership/) - October 12, 2016 By Raghav Chhabra Leadership makes people think of one with a loud voice, and someone who bosses people around, but we forget that volume and authority are not the only traits that makes someone a leader. Scientists did a study on a herd of fifty deer how they chose one of the four
- [Portfolio Defense](https://thesel.org/portfolio-defense/) - Throughout their four years, students assemble a portfolio comprised of items that document their work and growth made during their time in The SEL. This process requires them to reflect critically on their work and growth, while also providing them with opportunities to personally reflect upon their accomplishments. At the end of the portfolio process,
- [The Hero's Journey](https://thesel.org/the-hero-s-journey/) - December 9, 2016 By Isabella Farfan Before I joined MarinSEL, I was kind of nervous to be in such a new group of people I didn’t normally hang out with. I wasn’t quite sure where I’d fit in with such a diverse group. At the retreat in August, I began to find my place in our
- [Project Week](https://thesel.org/project-week/) - January 2nd, 2017 By Axel Hsu With our semester long projects, or LEAD Projects, coming to an end there is a lot going on during "Project Week." Finishing and practicing our presentations, running around to complete tasks, and meeting with our parent and community partners are all part of it. With all of the chaos
- [An Interdisciplinary Approach](https://thesel.org/an-interdisciplinary-approach/) - February 2, 2017 By Braden Bouwman The traditional school system as we know it today tends to support the separation of subjects. They leave Math to the Math teacher, English to the English teacher, and so on. They teach the students strictly what they need to know, and often nothing more for some reason. Back in
- [The Art of Creativity](https://thesel.org/creativity-imagination-of-your-mind/) - March 9, 2017 By Eleanor Huang When considering creativity, we often mistake “art” as the pseudonym it hides behind. Even though the two areas collide in some aspects, they also differ greatly from one another. Creativity refers to the ability to produce original visions or solutions, and being able to plan a reasonable course of
- [A New Way of Critical Thinking](https://thesel.org/a-new-way-of-critical-thinking/) - April 4, 2017 By Molly Madden I had just finished a meditation with Mr. Garcia on a hot Saturday afternoon in August and it was time to move on to the next activity. Mr. Baker, the new activity instructor, told me that I had to decide if I was a North, South, East or West
- [From Shy to Confident: Overcoming the Fear of Public Speaking](https://thesel.org/from-shy-to-confident-overcoming-the-fear-of-public-speaking/) - April 25, 2017 By Jocelyn Tsai She drifts over to the funeral podium and clears her throat. She prepares to give her eulogy about her great aunt. Her heart beats out of her chest uncontrollably. She inhales a deep breath as an attempt to calm her down. It fails to work though. Public speaking poses
- [MarinSEL: Beyond the Textbook](https://thesel.org/marinsel-beyond-the-textbook/) - May 31, 2017 By: Jessica Brown When I used to think about school, I would imagine sitting in a desk, reading textbooks, and filling out worksheets all day long. Now, the thought of school paints a whole new picture, filled with so much more. The MarinSEL program allows its students to go out into the world
- [How Many Sugars in Your Tea?](https://thesel.org/how-many-sugars-in-your-tea/) - By: Samantha Stilson (Class of 2017) The first day I walked into Rebound Bookstore for my senior year internship, my employer didn’t recognize me. I had the good fortune to realize this a few moments into this first professional encounter, scrambling to introduce myself with more detail, but could not save myself from its terribly
- [San Rafael Airport](https://thesel.org/san-rafael-airport/) - By Nick Slanec (Class of 2017) Hi, I’m Nick Slanec and I’m doing my internship at the San Rafael Airport. The very first challenge I was faced with when starting this internship was finding out how to get there. The bridge that normally was the route to the airport was closed off for maintenance, so
- [EDG Design](https://thesel.org/edg-design/) - By Evann Schultz (Class of 2017) As one of two high school interns at EDG Design this year, I have had the pleasure of working in the company’s chic office in Hangar 7 of Hamilton, Novato and working with the head of the company, Jennifer Johanson, to create a presentation for her employees. The focus
- [MCE](https://thesel.org/mce/) - By Kenny Mack (Class of 2017) One of the first challenges I faced entering the internship was understanding the expectation of my employer, and what my role in the development of the Barbara George Learning Center would be. Now obviously this was a barrier I needed to get over quickly if I wanted to be a productive
- [Get Your Tickets for Boots & Bling on 2/29!](https://thesel.org/april-29th-green-fling-gala-4/) - Auction donations needed! Email us if you have a bottle of wine, tickets to an event, a fun experience, or any other items to donate. Get Your Tickets for Boots & Bling on 2/29! Join us in supporting the Marin School of Environmental Leadership at our annual Green Fling Gala on Saturday, February 29th
- [Marin County Office of Education](https://thesel.org/marin-county-office-of-education/) - By: Aimee de Blaauw (Class of 2018) At my internship, I have been working at the Marin County Office of Education to turn them into a zero waste model site. My biggest accomplishment so far, though I am still in the middle of doing it, is turning all the bathroom trash cans into composts so
- [Strategic Energy Innovations](https://thesel.org/strategic-energy-innovations/) - By: Lein Harper (Class of 2018) The past two months of my internship at Strategic Energy Innovations have been very rewarding. Not only have I been able to create quality work, but I also feel like my work is appreciated. This is mostly due to the clear communication of what is wanted, a willingness to
- [San Rafael Airport](https://thesel.org/san-rafael-airport-2/) - By: Ben Pearson (Class of 2018) This year I am interning at the San Rafael Airport. It has been quite an exciting position so far, filled with interesting tasks and challenges for me to overcome. I have met with quite a few interesting individuals and worked on plenty of unique projects so far. My overarching
- [Terra Linda Athletic Department](https://thesel.org/terra-linda-athletic-department/) - By: Katie Serna (Class of 2018) For my internship, I am working with the Terra Linda Athletic Trainer to help implement methods to conserve water in the athletic department while also learning about sports medicine. I am currently working on writing a proposal for how I plan on saving excess water that goes unused by
- [Youth Speaks on Climate Change](https://thesel.org/youth-speaks-on-climate-change/) - By: Ally Teper (Class of 2019) The week of September 10th, students from MarinSEL were well represented at the Global Climate Action Summit held in San Francisco, CA. Senior Cameron Evans and junior Eleanor Huang spoke alongside influential environmentalists at events, which drew hundreds of leaders and climate activists from all around the world. Eleanor Huang
- [2045: WHERE CALIFORNIA STANDS ON THE ROAD TO ZERO-EMISSIONS](https://thesel.org/2045-where-california-stands-on-the-road-to-zero-emissions/) - By: Zoe McDonough (Class of 2022) Dramatic decline in native plants is causing problems in California The Golden State is home to around 6,500 different species of native plants, but alarming recent evidence suggests that they are being pushed out by invasive plants, causing an extreme negative reaction in the surrounding ecosystems (“Native Plants and
- [Marin Native Plant Crisis](https://thesel.org/marin-native-plant-crisis/) - By: Zoe McDonough (Class of 2022) Dramatic decline in native plants is causing problems in California The Golden State is home to around 6,500 different species of native plants, but alarming recent evidence suggests that they are being pushed out by invasive plants, causing an extreme negative reaction in the surrounding ecosystems (“Native Plants and
- [Thoughts from the Depths - A Short Story by Ezra Bowers](https://thesel.org/thoughts-from-the-depths-a-short-story-by-ezra-bowers/) - Thoughts from the Depths A Short Story by Ezra Bowers, Class of 2021 Heat. Crushing, Damp, Eternal. The sun’s grip like a vice, even beneath the futile protection of the mango trees - and beneath the humidity, a thin layer of rotting fruit, its sugary scent snaking through the undergrowth, coating the neighborhood with the
- [Safe Haven - A Short Story by Angela Tsai](https://thesel.org/safe-haven-a-short-story-by-angela-tsai/) - Safe Haven A Short Story by Angela Tsai, Class of 2021 Noah, he thinks, My name is Noah. Mom, Dad, Candice, Thomas, Katrina, and Mr. Bell from across the street, he recites to himself. Every morning, like a prayer, this is how he remembers. How he remembers his life before the Fall, before the flood,
- [Fend for the Risen - A Short Story by Olivia Yoakum](https://thesel.org/fend-for-the-risen-a-short-story-by-olivia-yoakum/) - Fend for the Risen A Short Story by Olivia Yoakum, Class of 2021 “How did it feel?” “How did what feel, Martha?” Grandma Shira asked. “The grass, the ground…?” Martha inquired quietly. “You know no one’s supposed to talk abou-,” “Look it doesn’t matter and you’re my grandmother, we are supposed to be close right?
- [Learning from History - A Short Story by Jason Hsu](https://thesel.org/learning-from-history-a-short-story-by-jason-hsu/) - Learning from History A Short Story by Jason Hsu, Class of 2021 The Sun was beginning to beam luminously through his window. Joe sat up in his bed in a jolt, only to roll back over onto his face onto the two other cold pillows on his grand bed. Only consciously thinking of what he
- [Short Stories on Climate Change by 10th Grade MarinSEL Students](https://thesel.org/short-stories-on-climate-change-by-10th-grade-marinsel-students/) - As part of their 10th Grade English class, MarinSEL students crafted narratives on climate change. Students had the creative liberty to delve into any interpretation of a future affected by a changing climate. The stories range from 5 to 15 pages and showcase the incredible imagination of our students! Please enjoy the excerpts below; links
- [Green Business Leaders 2021](https://thesel.org/green-business-leaders-2020/) - Green Business Leaders 2021 Showcasing our 2021 Businesses MarinSEL 11th Grade Businesses Every fall, MarinSEL 11th are tasked with writing a sustainable business plan, which they pitch to a panel of mock investors. Eight of the most promising businesses were selected for spring-time implementation. This year, along with
- [9th Grade Student Poems on Climate Change](https://thesel.org/student-poems/) - Ice Frozen, Hearts Melted by Tess Waddy (Class of 2024) They say that ice is treacherous, That it’s cold as death, Alive without breath, Waiting to take those Who disrespect it or dare to suspect it Of anything other than what it is; Heartless There are stories of those who have fallen To and through
- [Student Blogs](https://thesel.org/student-blogs/) - by Lucy Knopf (Class of 2021) As everyone knows, this year’s senior internships look very different than how they have been in the past. It is one thing to adjust to managing a business/organization during a pandemic, and it is another thing to make those same adjustments with the addition of a few high school
- [2023 MarinSEL Open House](https://thesel.org/2023-marinsel-open-house/) - [civicrm component="event" id="337" action="info" mode="live" hijack="0"]

## Pages

- [What Is The SEL?](https://thesel.org/) - The mission and purpose of the School of Environmental Leadership (SEL) is to transform public education by building leaders for a just and sustainable world.
- [Meet our MarinSEL Alumni](https://thesel.org/marinsel-alumni/) - Where do our MarinSEL graduates go? What do they do?
- [Newsletter Fifty](https://thesel.org/newsletter-fifty/) - Director’s Message Dear Friends and Family, As another school year comes to a close, I would like to celebrate the MarinSEL community and all we’ve accomplished together. Despite the ever-present stress of political upheaval, violence across the country and world, and the worsening climate crisis, our students, teachers and families have exemplified the commitment to,
- [Apply to MarinSEL!](https://thesel.org/apply/) - Welcome Prospective MarinSEL Students! The application for MarinSEL requires a School Transcript or Official Grade Report and attendance at Exploration Day.
- [Admissions](https://thesel.org/admissions-timeline/) - We invite you to learn more about our progressive learning community at Terra Linda High School in San Rafael, CA.
- [The SEL Team](https://thesel.org/the-sel-team/) - The SEL team is comprised of experienced educators who are passionate about making learning about the environment a core part of students’ curriculum.
- [MarinSEL News: Newsletter Fifty-Seven](https://thesel.org/marinsel-news-newsletter-fifty-seven/)
- [MarinSEL Newsletter](https://thesel.org/marinsel-newsletter/) - Enjoy the latest newsletters from MarinSEL!
- [Privacy Policy](https://thesel.org/privacy-policy/) - Last Updated: January 21, 2026 1. Our Commitment to Your Privacy Your privacy is very important to us. SEI (“we,” “us,” or “our”) has developed this Global Privacy Policy for you to understand how we collect, use, communicate, disclose, and make use of personal information. This Policy applies to information we collect through our websites
- [The MCD Memorial Scholarship](https://thesel.org/mcd-memorial-scholarship/) - The Mildred Church Dandridge Memorial Scholarship is awarded to students who demonstrate exceptional leadership in initiating environmental action or change in the community while a School of Environmental Leadership student. Students whose work and achievements support these endeavors uphold the legacy of Mildred Church Dandridge. The scholarship was renamed the Mildred Church Dandridge Memorial Scholarship
- [The SEL Board](https://thesel.org/our-board/) - The School of Environmental Leadership Board is comprised of community members whose expertise supports the innovative SEL model.
- [Empower Emerging Environmental Champions](https://thesel.org/volunteer/) - Volunteering is an essential component of The SEL community. Look here for opportunities to volunteer to support sustainability education!
- [Frequently Asked Questions](https://thesel.org/faqs/) - Learn more about what is MarinSEL and how it started, why the MarinSEL model and environmental leadership is important, and how you can get involved.
- [The SEL Solution](https://thesel.org/sel-sol/) - We believe a balanced emphasis on rigorous academics, environmental stewardship, creative arts and service to community creates a vibrant learning environment and prepares our youth for engaging as passionate and respectful participants in our ever-changing global community.
- [MarinSEL News: Newsletter Fifty-Six](https://thesel.org/newsletter-fifty-six/)
- [MarinSEL News: Newsletter Fifty-Five](https://thesel.org/newsletter-fifty-five/)
- [Required Courses](https://thesel.org/required-courses/) - SEL classes focus on sustainability. Key concepts are expanded and strengthened through Environmental Leadership Seminar, a core class for SEL students.
- [Student Life](https://thesel.org/student-life/) - MarinSEL Student Life Video - Click here to watch! Here's what our students say about MarinSEL: "I love the sense of family we have in within the program." —Angelica "The outside, community relationships are helping us grow, both through projects as well as helping us learn how the 'real world' works." —Sofia "What I
- [MarinSEL Family Contribution](https://thesel.org/family-giving-campaign/) - Due to the robust nature of the MarinSEL program, additional funding is integral in ensuring that program runs at the highest level possible for all students.
- [MarinSEL News: Newsletter Fifty-Four](https://thesel.org/newsletter-fifty-four/)
- [PG](https://thesel.org/pg/) - Information and links for eacher/Mentor assessments for students applying to MarinSEL for the 2024-2025 school year.
- [Family Giving Campaign 24-25](https://thesel.org/family-giving-campaign-2024-25/) - The MarinSEL’s primary source of funding is the Family Giving Campaign which provides support for our teachers, essential programs, and curriculum development.
- [Senior Send-Off: Looking Back While Looking Forward: Newsletter 53](https://thesel.org/newsletter-fifty-three/) - #
- [Senior Celebration](https://thesel.org/senior-celebration/) - [civicrm component="event" id="342" action="info" mode="live" hijack="0"]
- [MSEL Students Blooming in the New Year: Newsletter Fifty-Two](https://thesel.org/newsletter-fifty-two/) - >
- [2024 Green Business Leader Mixer](https://thesel.org/2024-green-business-leader-mixer/) - [civicrm component="event" id="341" action="info" mode="live" hijack="1"]
- [MSEL in Fall: Newsletter Fifty-One](https://thesel.org/newsletter-fifty-one/) - Director’s Message Dear Friends and Family: Over the last few years, schools have been forced to weather some intense storms — distance learning, teacher burnout, mental health crises, and more. And the latest California budget is slashing education budgets. Traditional schools throughout the state are suffering, and the need for differentiated education has grown, especially
- [Senior Internship Blog](https://thesel.org/senior-intership-blog/)
- [Application Deadline for 2024-2025 MarinSEL](https://thesel.org/application-deadline-for-2024-2025-marinsel/) - [civicrm component="event" id="338" action="info" mode="live" hijack="0"]
- [2023 MarinSEL Open House](https://thesel.org/2023-marinsel-open-house/) - [civicrm component="event" id="337" action="info" mode="live" hijack="0"]
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- [Sustainable Enterprises from Class of 2024](https://thesel.org/sustainable-enterprises-from-class-of-2024/) - Green Business Leaders 2023 Showcasing our 2023 Businesses MarinSEL 11th Grade Businesses Every fall, MarinSEL juniors are tasked with writing a sustainable business plan, which they pitch to a panel of mock investors. Eight of the most promising businesses were selected for spring-time implementation. Just as businesses across the world necessarily became more agile
- [2023 Green Business Leaders Event](https://thesel.org/2023-green-business-leaders-event/) - [civicrm component="event" id="329" action="info" mode="live" hijack="1"]
- [Newsletter Forty-Nine](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty-nine/) - Director’s Message As COVID-19 heads into its third year, the impact on students’ mental health and well-being continues to weigh heavily. This is compounded by the worsening climate crisis, which leaves many young people feeling afraid, angry, and concerned for their future. MarinSEL parents have shared with me about the mental and emotional burdens their
- [Newsletter Forty-Eight](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty-eight/) - Message From the Director This year, we’ve seen a proliferation of federal funding that in the coming months will be directed towards addressing climate change. Both the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) will advance historic investments in confronting climate change and building America’s clean energy economy. This is cause for
- [Newsletter Thirty-Eight](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-eight/) - Director's Message I’m consistently excited by our engaged and focused emerging leaders. Young people are not only identifying our world’s mo st pressing problems, but designing and implementing innovative solutions. Youth activists are making a significant difference in our country in new and surprising ways, including Our Children’s Trust suing the United States to secure the
- [Newsletter Thirty-Nine](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-nine/) - Director's Message As we conclude our 8th year of the program, I am so proud of all that the MarinSEL students and community were able to accomplish this year. This year brought more ambitious projects than ever before. From our freshmen, who collaborated with ArtStart and the Las Gallinas Watershed Council to start the process
- [Newsletter Forty](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty/) - Director's Message On September 20th, 4 million people participated in the biggest climate strike in history. Protestors turned out in 156 countries, rallying behind the message that young people will be the ones to inherit a world irreversibly affected by climate change. Momentum for the movement was garnered by youth activist Greta Thunberg. Activist group
- [Newsletter Forty-Five](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty-five/) - Message From the Director We have completed another incredible school year in MarinSEL! This year has been unique to say the least and these students, our teachers, and this community have been nothing but exceptional during this extremely difficult year that we have endured. Thank you all for a successful, rewarding, unforgettable year. I
- [Newsletter Forty-One](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty-one/) - Director's Message Happy holidays from the Marin School of Environmental Leadership! The New Year is a time for reflection, and we urge you to include the reduction of your environmental impact in your resolutions. I am so proud of everything our MarinSEL students are doing to reduce impacts in our community. However, as Greta Thunberg
- [Shadow Day Request](https://thesel.org/shadow-day-request/) - Visiting the Marin School of Environmental Leadership Thank you for your interest in a MarinSEL Shadow Day! Shadow Days for the 2020-2021 school year will be held virtually. The following Fridays have been set as Shadow Days for this year: 1. October 2nd, 2020 2. October 9th, 2020 3. October 16th, 2020 4. October 23rd,
- [Admissions Application For Academic Year 2022-2023](https://thesel.org/apply-to-marinsel/) - Welcome Prospective Students! Our online application is now available! Our application for the 2023-2024 school year is completely online; however, if you are having difficulties with the application portal, please email admissions@thesel.org. Additionally, applications in Spanish are available by request. The application must be submitted by January 21, 2023. NOTE: Exploration Day is a required
- [Upcoming Events](https://thesel.org/events/) - Check out our calendar for upcoming events!
- [google calendar](https://thesel.org/google-calendar/)
- [google calendar 2](https://thesel.org/google-calendar-2/)
- [About The School of Environmental Leadership](https://thesel.org/about/) - Our Mission: To engage students and create community leaders of tomorrow through a multi-disciplinary, project-based high school education with a focus on environmental issues. Established in 2011, The School of Environmental Leadership (SEL) is a "school within a school" located within a comprehensive public high school. The SEL is a project-based, environmentally-focused program that
- [Retreat Code of Conduct](https://thesel.org/retreat-code-of-conduct/)
- [Contributions](https://thesel.org/contributions/) - Make your contributions here.
- [Walker Creek Outdoor Education](https://thesel.org/walker-creek-outdoor-education/) - Every spring, sophomores serve as cabin leaders, role models, and friends for Dixie’s 5th grade class. They learn to own responsibility and be patient, while at the same time getting to connect with nature for a weekend share their passion for environmental leadership. Walker Creek is a really unique opportunity for both MarinSEL sophomores and
- [Collaboration](https://thesel.org/collaboration/) - Collaboration Building leadership through collaborative partnerships and long term projects Read More
- [Critical Thinking](https://thesel.org/critical-thinking/) - Critical Thinking Challenging students to identify and solve real world issues Read More
- [Communication](https://thesel.org/communication/) - Communication Building collaborative communication skills with team projects Read More
- [Creativity](https://thesel.org/creativity/) - CREATIVITY Engaging young minds to see possibilities and to achieve more Read More
- [For Families](https://thesel.org/for-families/) - Program Costs - Family Giving Campaign The MarinSEL program costs $2,750 per student per year. In order to keep our program at the highest level possible for all of our students and to alleviate the need for additional fundraising and volunteer efforts, every family is required to contribute their fair share - we encourage
- [Our Generous Sponsors](https://thesel.org/sel-sponsors/) - Become an SEL sponsor! To support The School of Environmental Leadership, please visit our SEL Support page, or email us at marinsel@thesel.org. OUR SPONSORS:
- [Newsletter Twenty-Seven](https://thesel.org/newsletter-twenty-seven/) - Director’s Message Greetings MarinSEL Families and Supporters, With the 2015-16 academic year in full swing, I want to extend a warm welcome to all of our returning students, and to our new students and faculty. As MarinSEL continues to grow and evolve, we are thrilled to welcome: a new Freshman class of 30 students; new
- [Newsletter Twenty-Eight](https://thesel.org/newsletter-twenty-eight/) - Director’s Message Welcome to 2016 The winter holiday season has always provided me with precious time to rejuvenate and re-focus. This year proved no different, and with such a wonderful 2015 officially under our belts, I look at 2016 with even more vigor and intent. This semester, MarinSEL is launching into an impressive set of
- [Newsletter Thirty-One](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-one/) - Director’s Message Dear Friends, With our Juniors in full swing working on their Sustainable Enterprise projects and the Business Leaders Mixer at the end of this month, it makes me more excited than ever to see the continued partnerships between our local business leaders and the school flourishing. It always amazes me how intricately involved our
- [Newsletter Thirty-Two](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-two/) - Director’s Message Dear Friends, The Class of 2017 is our third graduating MarinSEL class, and I am incredibly proud of the growth and change I have witnessed first hand over the past four years. Over the years, these teenagers have begun to understand how each year along this journey has deepened their own knowledge to
- [Newsletter Thirty](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty/) - Director’s Message Dear Friends, The School of Environmental Leadership was born out of partnerships with education experts, local parents, and nonprofits with the aim of increasing student ownership of their educational experience and building leaders equipped to handle 21st century challenges and job market. In the sixth year of the program, I am heartened
- [Newsletter Thirty-Three](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-three/) - Director’s Message Dear Friends, We started MarinSEL in 2010 to create leaders that will be able to inspire positive change to future challenges. With the recent events in Houston, Florida, the Caribbean, Puerto Rico, and Santa Rosa it is becoming more evident that climate change is going to be the most critical challenge that our
- [Newsletter Thirty-Four](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-four/) - Director's Message I come from a long line of women activist, starting with my grandmother who was the first female to graduate with a Mathematics degree from her university and my mom who won YWCA’s Woman of the Year two years. In my family, the importance of activism has been passed down from generation to
- [Newsletter Thirty-Five](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-five/) - Director's Message As another year wraps to a close, I am proud of all that the MarinSEL students and community were able to accomplish this year. First, I want to say kudos to Ray McClintock on completing his first year as the MarinSEL Lead Teacher! We are lucky to have you and looking forward to
- [Newsletter Forty-Two](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty-two/) - Director's Message Last quarter I don’t think any of us could have predicted I would be sending this message from home, as all of you receive it in your homes - where many of us are working while simultaneously sharing a space with and caring for our children. While the effects of this global pandemic
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- [Newsletter Twenty-Nine: Saying Farewell to Spring](https://thesel.org/newsletter29/) - Director’s Message Dear MarinSEL Parents, “There are only two mistakes one can make along the road to truth: not going all the way, and not starting.” -Buddha Spring is a time of change and renewal and this season was no exception for the School of Environmental Leadership. This February, we ushered in an unbelievably
- [Newsletter Thirty-Six](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-six/) - Director's Message I always love attending the retreat because it’s a great way to start the year. This year, I was so impressed by how everyone came together and worked as a group, without regard to what grade they are in. We designed the retreat this year to have several mentoring sessions, including the last
- [Newsletter Thirty-Seven](https://thesel.org/newsletter-thirty-seven/) - Director's Message When we came up with the idea for MarinSEL, we had the intention of training the next generation of leaders. However, I think we’ve done better. These MarinSEL students aren’t the next generation of leaders, they are leaders right now. This was reaffirmed in September, when I had the pleasure of witnessing Eleanor
- [Newsletter Forty-Three](https://thesel.org/support-3/) - Director's Message It has been a pleasure to welcome new and returning students to this 2020-2021 academic school year. I have been inspired by the students' dedication and engagement as they take on a new kind of learning at an accelerated pace. This community continues to show great resilience amidst these times of wading
- [Newsletter Forty-Four](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty-four/) - Message From the Director Happy new year! Although much of the tumultuousness and uncertainty of the last year remains unresolved, this is a rich time for reflection. Hardship can often be a catalyst for change. In the midst of great challenges, I like to explore changing my perspective to see where there might be
- [Newsletter Forty-Six](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty-six/) - Message From the Director As many of us begin to reconnect with some sense of normalcy, I can’t help but reflect on the emotional impact the state of constant uncertainty has had on us all. We are continually being asked to adapt, often with a sense of immediacy. The pandemic, a growing reckoning around
- [Newsletter Forty-Seven](https://thesel.org/newsletter-forty-seven/) - Message From the Director As we have entered the new year, I am reflecting deeply on our collective and individual impacts on the world, both in its current and future states. At MarinSEL, we continuously ask ourselves “How can we create impact?” and with that follows “How can we create the most effective, inclusive, meaningful,
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