Hospice Educators ‘Planting Seeds’ Among High School Students
Hospice News December 6, 2024
The Harley School is seeking to inspire a new generation of hospice professionals to enter the field with educational programs that highlight the meaningful work involved in end-of-life care delivery.
Based in Rochester, New York, the college preparatory school’s curriculum includes a broad range of topics such as visual and performing arts, training in nursery and childhood education, civic engagement and a program focused on hospice education.
Teaching students about hospice care allows them to gain a deeper understanding of their potential to help others in both their professional and personal journeys, said Sybil Prince, a hospice, service learning, and mindfulness educator at The Harley School’s Center for Mindfulness & Empathy Education. Prince is also a licensed clinical social worker...