Each school year, Severna Park High School's Signature program (Business, Innovation and Leadership) recognizes one business partner from its Integrated Community Stakeholders Team (ICST) for that person’s exceptional contributions to the school and its students. Amy Clark, vice president-senior branch manager at M&T Bank in Severna Park, is the recipient of the 2023-2024 award.
Clark joined the ICST in the fall of 2022 and has been impactful from the start. Over the past two years, she has volunteered her time at monthly meetings, served as a mock interviewer, assisted with the development of financial literacy advisory lessons for the entire student body, and has also shared her career experiences with students through “Pastries with Professionals.” The purpose of this series is to inspire students to consider a career they wish to pursue and help them realize that they can accomplish whatever dream they have.
“When participating in the mock interviews for the junior class, I enjoy listening to the array of interests each student has and the amount of involvement they add to the community, participating in activities, sports and volunteering,” Clark said. “M&T provides 40 volunteer hours a year to employees because they understand how important it is to be an active part of the community in which we live and work.”
Her contributions do not stop there. She also took the time to come in and present “Banking Basics” lessons to the students enrolled in the school's Financial Algebra: Daily Living and Financial Algebra: Life and Business Planning classes.
“We value our business partners and volunteers greatly at Severna Park High School,” said Annie Houghton, Signature site facilitator. “Mrs. Clark has been a tremendous addition to our team and brings a wealth of knowledge and experience with her. She is positive and inspiring, and I love that she provides practical advice to our students and keeps us up to date with current industry trends.”
The partnership has been equally rewarding for students and Clark.
“I enjoy working closely with the members of the community and the schools, fostering relationships,” Clark said. “These students are our future leaders and rely on us as partners to cultivate, empower and support them. And I learn from them as well. They help me strengthen my skills so I can be a better leader and mentor for the future.”
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