Dr. Vick served as a highly valued consultant for our Early College at Cambridge Public Schools program from 2023 through 2025, playing an important role in the development and of our college readiness programming over that two-year period.

Throughout his engagement, Dr. Vick consistently demonstrated exceptional professional energy, expertise, and profound wisdom in his work. A defining characteristic of his consulting was his ability to bring his own lived experience into his instruction, which allowed him to forge a deeper, more authentic connection with our students and make the material feel relevant.

Dr. Vick began his association with us as a highly effective guest speaker, distinguishing himself through his ability to connect with students and staff. He subsequently took on the lead consultant role for monthly “First Friday College Seminar” programming over two semesters Under his leadership, this seminar series was revitalized. Dr. Vick excels at transforming complex, often intimidating topics like financial aid, standardized testing, and the college application process into high-energy, exciting, and engaging educational experiences. 

Key contributions that make Dr. Vick an outstanding consultant include:

• Authentic Instruction: Leveraging his lived experience to provide students with empathetic and practical guidance, enhancing his professional wisdom.
• Program Leadership: Successfully structuring and leading a critical recurring seminar series for two semesters, resulting in improved college readiness among participants.
• Individualized Support: Providing valuable one-on-one advising to our seniors, demonstrating a dedication to personalized student success that extends beyond group instruction.

Dr. Vick operates with professionalism and a strong commitment to achieving measurable results. He is constantly thinking up new ways to improve student programming and connect students in meaningful, relatable ways.  I confidently recommend him to any organization seeking a consultant who can bring energy, creative curriculum design, and an authentic perspective to their educational initiatives.

Please do not hesitate to contact me if you require further details regarding Dr. Vick’s service to our program.

Michael O’Shea, PhD
Early College Program Manager
Michael.denis.oshea@gmail.com
(773) 701-3786