Shaker High School Student Recognized for Helping ENL Students

Mahnoor Hasan, a Shaker High School senior from Latham, was recognized on Monday, Nov. 22 at the Board of Education meeting as the North Colonie  Kids Care recipient for November 2021.

Mahnoor was selected for her volunteer work through the club Teens for Refugees this past summer at the Refugee and Immigrant Support Services of Emmaus (RIISE), a family-based center that supports newcomers in building sustainable lives in the United States. She helped tutor students aged five to seven in math and English.

In Mahnoor’s free time, she enjoys fundraising for her mosque and watching old Disney movies with her family. Her favorite Disney films include Toy Story and Finding Nemo. She also enjoys reading and writing short stories.

After graduation, she plans to pursue a college degree in English and education.


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