Thought Leadership
Milton Hershey School Thought Leadership
MHS hires industry leaders to best serve our students so they can break the cycle of poverty. Our employees demonstrate thought leadership in education, whole child care, college and career readiness, diversity and inclusion, safety, and more. We welcome questions and look forward to connecting you with our experts.
MHS Partners with Low-Income Families to Overcome Barriers
MHS sets the bar for supporting its soon-to-be graduates as they develop, put into place, and evaluate their personal and financial considerations for postsecondary plans.
Building Strong Relationships
Future Success
“I’m thankful to MHS, houseparents, and everyone that is influencing my daughter to become her greatest self and stay safe while doing so,” said Paulina Harris, MHS parent/sponsor.
Finding Peace
“All the folks who help support the students, including houseparents, are amazing and will be in our grandson’s life forever,” said Kelly Dunaway, MHS parent/sponsor.
Thank You Letter
“Since the first day we entered into the great place that MHS is, I was always amazed with the outstanding excellence and commitment,” said Rosanna MacKinnon, MHS parent/sponsor.
MHS Experts
Interested in speaking with an MHS subject-matter expert? We can connect you with our experts in the following areas:
- Education
- Whole child care
- College and career readiness
- Diversity and inclusion
- Safety
Contact us to set up an interview to fulfill your print, broadcast, or digital media needs. We look forward to sharing our thought leadership expertise with you.
Media Contact
The MHS Office of Communications is responsible for handling all media inquiries. Members of the media can contact us by email.
MHS Areas of Thought Leadership
MHS is an education industry leader in many areas, supporting the successful growth of children for more than 110 years. Read on to see how we are impacting the lives of today’s students while sharing our knowledge and thought leadership with our peers and media.
MHS Teachers Embody Excellence
Education experts are core to the makeup of MHS staff. Their goal is to help MHS students achieve success by giving them the best opportunities in education. Tony Sedun, a Middle Division English teacher, shares his MHS experience as a thought leader.
Whole Child Care
Whole child care at MHS removes barriers to learning by providing all students with medical, dental, psychological, behavioral, and social work services, as well as clothing and nutritious food, at no cost to their families.
Providing for Daily Needs
At MHS, we believe every student’s future is full of possibilities. We work to eliminate the stress surrounding providing for daily needs. We also provide access to free healthcare for all students.
Emotional Health
Mentor Relationships
Caring Adults
MHS Staff are Committed to Complete Student Health
MHS employs experts in the area of whole child care, from nurses and dental hygienists to psychotherapists and social workers. Mike Valle, Assistant Director of Psychological Services, explains the importance of whole child care at MHS.
College and Career Readiness
MHS supports its students before and after graduation day. The school’s Graduate Program for Success (GPS) Division provides individualized support to Senior Division students and graduates to best navigate life after MHS.
Outcomes Beyond Compare
Milton Hershey School fuels its graduates with the resources they need to be their greatest selves. Thousands of MHS graduates have found success post graduation.
MHS Alumna Finds Passion
“As a product of a low-income family, I know the struggles of trying to figure out college on your own, but that motivates me every day in my role,” said Hannah Monette ’16.
Proud Grad Reaches Dream
“The intangible skill sets that I developed at MHS allowed me to thrive in college, and I’m looking forward to tapping into these same skills again in the workplace,” said Nicky Ren ’17.
MHS Becomes Family
“There is no doubt that the school is a community that no one else will understand unless you’re a MILT. MHS has become my heart and family,” said Ladayah Robinson ’18
College and Career Readiness is a Hallmark of MHS
Graduate Programs for Success (GPS) provides individualized support to Senior Division students and graduates to best navigate life after MHS. One College and Career Counselor William Zapata-Morales talks more about the powerful role and commitment he and his colleagues share.
Diversity and Inclusion
At MHS, we welcome students from many different cultures. See how we’re helping students of all ages gain an understanding and appreciation for diversity and inclusion.
Embracing Diversity
Impact of Diversity
“At MHS, diversity is important—diversity in opinions, diversity in people. I think it’s amazing to experience so many people from so many different areas and interact with them,” said Phoenix Frohmander, MHS student.
Student Character and Leadership
“Encouraging youth voice practices in the classroom, at home, and in the community empowers young people to find a sense of belonging,” said Sharice Johnson, MHS Coordinator of Student Character and Leadership Development.
MHS Leads the Way in Diversity and Inclusion
Milton Hershey School is a welcoming environment for over 2,000 students from many different cultures. Assistant to the President for Diversity and Inclusion Fonati Abrokwa talks about diversity and inclusion efforts at MHS and how she, as a thought leader in the field, is able to enrich experiences across campus for the MHS community.
Campus Safety
MHS Campus Safety provides the highest standard of safety. From fielding communications and dispatching resources, to handling emergency service requests, our internal team is on-task and ready to help.
MHS Sets High Standards for Safety Among U.S. Schools
MHS students and their families are given peace of mind for the safety of their children while they are enrolled at MHS. Tracy Shull, a campus safety officer, shares the importance of her team’s role in students’ safety as well as how her 17 years of experience as a state trooper prior to working at MHS makes her a thought leader in the industry.
The MHS Story
Milton Hershey School is a cost-free, private school for boys and girls in Hershey, Pennsylvania. Milton and Catherine Hershey founded the school in 1909 with money they earned from the chocolate company. Since then, the lives of more than 10,000 children from lower-income families have been transformed through high-quality education and structured home life.
Tour Our Campus
Learn why Milton Hershey School is a school like no other. Our students share why MHS means so much to them.
Inspiring Greatness
A school grounded in tradition, MHS helps children from low-income backgrounds break the cycle of poverty.
A Place Where Kids Can Be Kids
Living and learning at Milton Hershey School lets kids be kids. It eliminates day-to-day worries like having clothing or enough food. MHS and its thought leaders provide for all students’ daily needs within a loving and inclusive community.
No Worries
We All Have Differences
Be Your Greatest Self
MHS Community E-Newsletter
Interested in following MHS thought leadership in action? Find out about what’s happening on campus in our weekly community e-newsletter.
Additional Resources
Brown & Gold Annual Report
Read the MHS 2019-20 annual report to learn about new programming.
Careers Worth Every Minute
Learn about the positions available at MHS and what it’s like to work here.
MHS CTE Viewbook
Get details about the MHS Career and Technical Education program.