New Jersey Chapter

Natalia Cadena, Junior at Lake Highland Preparatory School. 

Natalia is a member of the Spanish Honors Society, an officer for the Lake Highland Small Steps for Compassion club, and is a volunteer at a local nursing home. She enjoys learning new languages, and hopes to learn more about global cultures and customs. She volunteers during the summer at a local nursing home and through tutoring she hopes to make a positive impact in various ways in her community.

Has completed AP Microeconomics, AP Macroeconomics, AP Language and Composition, AP United States History, math up to Precalculus Honors, and Spanish up to Spanish IV Honors

Raya Bissessar, Junior at Lake Highland Preparatory School.

Raya is a leader at the Orlando Science Center, the Academy winner, and a camp counselor. This has allowed her to design exhibits for the science center!

Has completed AP United States History, AP Computer Science principles, Spanish up to Spanish III Honors, and math up to Advanced Precalculus.

Serena Ata, Senior at Lake Highland Preparatory School.

Serena is a dedicated student, writer, and speaker who is an active member in her school and community. She competes nationally in Speech and Debate tournaments, has earned straight “Superiors” in the State and National Piano Guild Auditions, and has created a club at her school which benefits orphans and teachers in Tanzania. When she’s not studying or competing, she enjoys spending time with her friends and tutoring students!

Has completed AP World History, AP United States History, AP United States Government, AP Language and Composition, math up to AP Calculus AB, and Spanish up to Spanish IV Honors.

Ananya Bhatheja, Senior at Lake Highland Preparatory School. 

Ananya conducts research at UCF, is a nationally ranked squash player, is in her school’s speech and debate program, and founded her school’s Youth Health Club. She loves teaching young kids who have the same drive to learn about the STEM field.

Has completed AP Biology, AP Chemistry, AP United States History, AP Macroeconomics, AP Microeconomics, AP Language and Composition, math up to AP Calculus AB, and Spanish up to Spanish IV Honors.

Sanvi Belani, Sophomore at Lake Highland Preparatory School. 

Sanvi is an active member of her school’s debate team. In her free time, she loves to dance and spend her time with her friends. She joined Learn With Us because she wanted to help families during this difficult time.

Has completed AP Biology and math up to Algebra 2 Honors.

Maha Ahmed, Junior at Lake Highland Preparatory School. 

Maha Ahmed is a hardworking student and an an active member of the Public Forum debate team. She also enjoys writing poetry, playing the violin, and volunteering at the hospital. She joined Learn With Us because she wants to make a meaningful impact in her community.

Has completed AP Biology, AP United States History, and math up to Algebra 2 Honors.