Star Achievers Academy YMCA, in collaboration with the Peninsula Rotary Club and Cooper Elementary Magnet School for Technology, is a unique community partnership which provides innovative programs, tools and resources necessary for the academic and personal success of children.

 Welcome to the Cooper Cougar family!

Mr. Sean Holleran is the incoming Principal at William Mason Cooper Elementary Magnet School for Technology, after serving as Principal at Jane H. Bryan Elementary School. Prior to his last assignment, Mr. Holleran served as Assistant Principal at Langley Elementary School from 2007-2010. Mr. Holleran has spent his teaching career in middle school, teaching both general education and special education over a ten-year period in Gloucester County and Hampton Public schools in the Language Arts content area.

Mr. Holleran is passionate about student's developing a love for reading at an early age and carrying that passion for reading through their educational journey. Mr. Holleran is looking forward to the challenge of infusing the STEM Magnet School philosophy into all students' experience at Cooper Elementary. 

Bright Beginnings is a YMCA community outreach program that provides children in need with clothing and school supplies needed to start the new school year with confidence and excitement. 

Shopping Date: August 15th & 16th 2012

Opportunities to get involved:

• Be a volunteer shopper
• Sponsor a child - $150 sends one child on a shopping trip 
• Make a donation 
• Provide school supplies

Contact Tina Banks-Gray at tina.banksgray@peninsulaymca.org or 757-345-8310.