As leaders in holistic education, Milton Hershey School staff believe providing for students’ daily needs is essential to their success. See how we lead the way in thought leadership.
Milton Hershey School gives students the opportunities and resources to be their greatest selves. Staff provide nurturing guidance and support to assist children with everything from their basic needs to...
By John Berarducci, MHS Senior Division Nurse I didn’t always know I wanted to become a nurse. My major in college was pre-dental. After graduating, I ended up working for...
By Roberta Tripp, MS RD LDN, MHS Nutritionist As one of three registered dietitians at Milton Hershey School, I work with students, parents/sponsors, and faculty on creating healthy habits to...
By Beth Zimmerman, MHS Dental Hygienist When I was 16, I decided I wanted to become a dental hygienist. In this role at Milton Hershey School, I clean teeth, take...
By Jerome Pressley, MHS Senior Division Psychotherapist As a psychotherapist at Milton Hershey School, my role is to assist students by providing therapy. As a psychology department, we care for...
By Linda Breisch, MHS Assistant Director of Nursing You cannot reach your potential in any part of life unless you have your basic needs met, and that includes your health....
Featuring Shaun Turner, MHS Senior Director Enrollment Management and Family Relations Pennsylvania KinConnector’s podcast, Kindred Voices, focuses on sharing resources with kinship caregivers, or grandparents who care for children when...
Featuring Shannon Butler, MHS Houseparent Television news station, FOX43, recently aired an in-depth story highlighting how Milton Hershey School and its houseparents lift children out of poverty. The piece features...
Children respond to stress in different ways. During an ongoing pandemic like COVID-19, a child’s caregiver—whether it’s a parent, teacher, or trusted adult—can all contribute to the child’s health and...
Featuring Dr. Mike Valle, Assistant Director of Psychological Services MHS Assistant Director of Psychological Services Dr. Mike Valle, MHS whole child care expert, was featured on NBC10 in Philadelphia as...