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Student Highlight

October 19, 2022 By NOC

Mia is an outstanding student, who has taken advantage of NOC’s after school and enrichment programs. She looks forward to coming to NOC’s Learning Center at St. Luke’s Church in HHI. She approaches her school assignments enthusiastically and with a positive attitude. She listens to her tutors, volunteers to help others, and enjoys the company of other students at the Center.

Mia arrived in this country recently and she has become fluent in English through hard work. NOC is proud of Mia’s accomplishments and we look forward to seeing her continue to grow.

Congratulations Mia!

Ethics of Development

October 13, 2022 By NOC

On October 5, 2022, Dr. Narendra Sharma spoke at the Ethics Seminar held at the University of South Carolina in Hilton Head Island. Dr. Gordon Haist, Chair of the Board of Directors, HHI Ethics Group moderated. About 50 individuals were present and several other individuals connected via ZOOM

Dr. Sharma’s presentation focused on the ethics of economic development and growth from a global, national, and local perspective. Much of the presentation focused on ethics and economic considerations in addressing issues related to workforce housing for low- and moderate income households in Hilton Head Island. Dr. Sharma made a number of recommendations to tackle this issue from a long-term perspective.

For a summary of Dr. Sharma’s talk, click on the following statement and PowerPoint presentation:

Brief Statement, NPS 10-05-22

Ethics and Economic Growth – PPP, NPS, 10-5-22

NOC Calls for Reduction in Achievement Gap

April 19, 2019 By NOC

Neighborhood Outreach Connection (NOC) calls for a Reduction in the Student Achievement Gap in the Beaufort County School District

NOC Founder and Chair, Dr. Narendra Sharma, addressed the Beaufort County Board of Education on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 Also attending the meeting were NOC Executive Director, Cynthia Jackson-Jenkins, NOC Field Director, Corbin Stripling, and NOC Director of Development and Marketing, Daniel McKeown. Dr. Sharma emphasized NOC’s business model and how NOC is addressing the needs of Beaufort County children and families through education, health, and workforce development programs. He enumerated NOC’s accomplishments over the past 10 years and stated NOC’s goals and priorities over the next 10 years. Dr. Sharma’s presentation highlighted the following:

NOC successfully serves 650 high-risk students in six Neighborhood Learning Centers by going directly into underserved neighborhoods
NOC invests in BCSD teachers and works with them to provide tutoring and homework assistance in each Neighborhood Learning Center.
NOC brings technology and BCSD’s curriculum into the neighborhood in a cost-effective way.
NOC plans to strategically expand and open 4 new learning centers in Beaufort County, targeting 1,000 students
BCSD can be an active partner in NOC’s expansion, including recognition of teachers working in NOC’s programs.

Dr. Sharma concluded that we must address the achievement gap issue with a sense of urgency since 35% to 45% of minority students (African American and Hispanic) are not at grade level in either reading, math, or language arts.

View Dr. Sharma’s presentation: bcsd prestation, april 2019, final

NOC Appoints New Director of Field Operations

January 18, 2015 By nocadmin

NOC is pleased to announce the appointment of Alice Page as Director of Field Operations, overseeing programs and activities at all four NOC Program Centers in Hilton Head and Bluffton.

Alice retired to Hilton Head Island in July 2014 from Northern Virginia where, for many years, she was the Director of Human Resources and Administration for the Reston Association, a large-scale community association that manages Reston, one of the country’s largest planned communities. Prior to that, Alice held senior positions for health-related non-profit organizations in the Washington DC Metropolitan Area, overseeing HR/Administration departments for these organizations.

Alice has led teams in diverse assignments and has accumulated a wealth of knowledge and experience in mentoring staff and encouraging team work. She has worked with many groups, including boards, volunteers, staff committees, and clients. She is accomplished in developing, implementing, and managing a variety of programs and activities, including information technology and workplace wellness programs.

Alice has also volunteered as a computer trainer for the Loudoun County Workforce Center in Leesburg, VA for five years and served as a volunteer Information Specialist for the Smithsonian Institution. Alice holds a Bachelor’s degree from Trinity University, a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University, and a Management Certificate from George Washington University. She is a health and fitness advocate, as well as an avid runner and bicyclist. She also enjoys Victorian novels and cooking

Alice joined NOC as Program Manager at the Oaks Program Center in September 2014. She brings to NOC extensive leadership, management, and organizational skills, as well as experience in managing administrative and human resources functions and activities. As Director of Field Operations, Alice will focus on results and operational efficiency. She will ensure that NOC’s field operations reflect high quality and integrity in keeping with NOC’s mission and strategic priorities. Finally, Alice will continue to build strong relationships with parents, teachers, and the community NOC serves.