The Sum of Nigel has partnered with Espoir, a school founded by French businessman/philanthropist Nicolas Gontard, to increase focus on economically deprived communities, where the opportunities granted by a progressive education are often most needed but hardest to come by.
To fulfill the promise of student success we must eliminate persistent equity gaps from grade school to the highest of universities. Our community will prosper only if all students have a fair shot to pass through the gates of the most progressive colleges.
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![Sum of Nigel and Vice Mayor Alfredo Coro]()
with Vice Mayor Alfredo Coro
The end goal? A solid STEM workforce in which all islanders contribute to innovation, island sustainability, and experience prosperity.
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![Sum of Nigel and Mayor Proserfina Coro]()
with Mayor Proserfina Coro
Espoir aims to promote proficiency in STEM and educate students on how STEM can be applied to power their community's health, environment, and economy.
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![Sum of Nigel Espoir School of Siargao and Ms. Jerlyn]()
with Ms.Jerlyn Rabaca, School Directress, Espoir
Students are taught so they can seek opportunities for economic well-being, thus capacitating the islanders to stay, grow and thrive in Siargao.
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![Sum of Nigel and Vice Mayor Alfredo Coro]()
with Vice Mayor Alfredo Coro
With the help of the thrice elected mayor, Alfredo Coro, Espoir continues to lead the way towards educational equity.
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![The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)]()
The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)
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![The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)]()
The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)
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![Sum of Nigel Espoir School Community]()
The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)
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![The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)]()
The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)
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![The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)]()
The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)
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![The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)]()
The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)
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![The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)]()
The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)
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![The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)]()
The Sum of Nigel x Espoir School Community Extension Program (Sitio Liaonan, Siargao Island)
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![Sum of Nigel Nigel at Espoir School of Siargao]()
Nigel at Espoir
STEM is a catalyst not just for advancement and innovation but for access and opportunity. Through our programs, STEM can assure that zip code and gender can no longer be used as barometers for success.
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![Sum of Nigel Espoir School of Siargao]()
Nigel & Sophia with students from Espoir School
We strive to help Espoir to be a learning environment that supports a solid student perception toward self, society, and science.
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![Sum of Nigel Third Graders from Espoir School]()
Third Graders from Espoir School
The Sum of Nigel works to provide insight, innovation, and energy to help smash barriers that keep our children out of school.
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![Sum of Nigel Second Graders from Espoir School of Siargao]()
Second Graders from Espoir School
Our biggest challenge and opportunity: STEM education is for all students on the island throughout their learning and working lifetime.
We thank the teachers and leaders who put the ideals of educational equity into action every day and create a path from hope to change.
We thank the teachers and leaders who put the ideals of educational equity into action every day and create a path from hope to change.
