Supporting STEM in Jamaica

If you stopped by our Cherry Public House over the last two summers, you might recognize the smiling face of Trisann, pictured above. One of our dynamite International Ambassadors, she worked as a seasonal prep cook in our Glen Arbor kitchen, but left a few weeks early this year to take a job as a high school chemistry teacher in her home country of Jamaica.

We’ve been checking in with Trisann, and she recently shared that her students are in need of some very basic school supplies (see complete list below). If you would like to donate these items (or anything appropriate for a science class), please drop them off or mail them to Kelli Stepka at our Corporate HQs at 5915 S Ray St., Glen Arbor. You can email Kelli (talent@cherryrepublic.com) with questions or call her at 231-334-3150, ext. 2215.

REQUESTED DONATION ITEMS

Projectors for the labs
Digital cameras (2) Scientific calculators Lab coats Books Rulers Erasers Pencils Pens Colored pencils Markers Pens Flash drives Balloons Play dough Atomic model kitsch Wood craft sticks Pipe cleaners of different sizes Micro spatulas Heating mantles (if possible) or hot plates as substitute Alkaline batteries 9 volts batteries Thermometers Robotics kitsch School bags Key rings (science linked) Models Electronic balances Latex gloves Specimen containers Magnets Refill ink for printers (if possible)
Science games (board and electronic)

Charts:
Lung model Digestive system model Brain model Tooth cross section Soil profile model
Plant and animal cell model

UPDATE: October 29, 2019

Well, it took a while, but our boxes from Cherry Republic finally arrived at their final destination, and Trisann reports that the kids are thrilled with their new schools supplies! Thanks again to all who donated!