Passion for Learning (P4L) empowers students from underserved communities to overcome
barriers, dream boldly, and achieve their full potential. Through transformative programs, we fuel
a passion for learning, bridge opportunity gaps, and equip students to thrive as confident,
capable leaders who shape a brighter future for themselves and their communities.
We envision a future where every student, regardless of their background, has the opportunity to overcome obstacles and become a leader, innovator, and change-maker. P4L is building a world where students can redefine success, excel in education and beyond, and lead their communities toward a more equitable and prosperous tomorrow.
Every child has the power to become a passionate, unstoppable learner.
Student involvement in after-school enrichment fuels academic and social success.
Parents, families, and communities are the cornerstone of student success, and their involvement is non-negotiable.
Teachers, mentors, and role models from businesses, communities, and older students have the power to transform lives and shape futures.
Our community must be engaged and equipped to nurture every child's talents and to foster a lifelong love of learning.
Empowering every student to reach their full potential is essential to building a thriving society and securing our collective future.
Equity: We are committed to fairness, ensuring every student has the tools, resources, and opportunities to thrive in all aspects of their lives.
Empowerment: We unlock potential by fostering confidence and skills to overcome challenges and achieve bold dreams.
Advocacy: We champion the rights of underserved students and families to ensure they have access to the tools, opportunities, and resources necessary to succeed.
Excellence: We uphold the highest standards in everything we do, delivering transformative programs that empower students to excel and redefine what’s possible.
Vikram Pant​
Portfolio Architect, CACI
Tom Gentile, Esq.
Attorney, Law Office of Thomas A. Gentile
Kerry Levin, Ph.D.
VP of Public Health, Westat
Tucker Kelleher-Brozost​
Attorney Advisor, Federal Labor Relations Authority
Annica Wayman
National Center for Advancing Translational Science (NIH)
Jennifer M. Hosey
New York Life
Kevin Webb
Global Head of WWPS/SAP, Amazon Web Services
Ric Andrews
Sr. Training and Development Specialist, Shimadzu Scientific Instruments
Our success wouldn't be possible without the following partnerships and collaborations over the past 20 years:
Action Youth Media
AFI Silver Theater and Cultural Center
Artivate
Big Learning
Community CHEER
Gadget Lab
KID Museum
MHP (Making Home Possible)
Montgomery College Youth Programs
Montgomery County Collaboration Council
The Montgomery County Public School System (MCPS)
Montgomery County Department of Recreation
Spur Local
Students and their schools
Passion for Learning works with MCPS students to help them advance their STEM skills and interests as well as plans for success in high school and college. For the 2024-25 school year we engaged students from these MCPS middle and high schools:
Instructors
At each of our partner schools, we link students to talented and caring MCPS teachers, who encourage our youth and help them strive and achieve. Many of our teachers have been with our programs for several years. Examples include:
Inspiring Adults
Each year we engage college students and adult professionals who visit after school programs. They inspire our youth and stimulate their interests in future STEM pursuits and professions. Program guests have included bioengineering grad students, an etymology researcher, electrical engineer, video game designers, digital artists, photographers, and videographers.
Annually, our students meet college students and admissions staff, and take campus tours that include Montgomery College, The Universities at Shady Grove, Towson University, University of Maryland Baltimore County, and American University. New for 2022: University of Maryland College Park.
Classroom Assistants
Passion for Learning engages high school and college students—including many P4L program alums. For the current 2024-25 school year, 10 MCPS high school students are coaching and mentoring their younger peers. Our thanks go out to:
Emmauel, India, Ismael, Jeferson, Jenny, Kayla, Michael, Mraihi, Tokyo, and Tyrese
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