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Intersection: Alternative Spring Break

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Christine Jasmin (l) and Cindy Dou at the Rosen Preschool in Parramore. Photo: Matthew Peddie, WMFE

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Florida’s a popular spring break destination, but for a group of students from Cornell University, the destination isn’t the beach but the classroom.

These students are rolling up their sleeves and spending a week working with kids in Parramore and Tangelo Park.

They’re here for hotelier Harris Rosen’s alternative spring break. Intersection visited the brand new preschool in Parramore and spoke to Cindy Dou and Christine Jasmin. 


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Matthew Peddie

About Matthew Peddie

Host of WMFE's Intersection & Assistant News Director

A recent transplant to the Sunshine State, Matthew Peddie grew up in New Zealand and studied journalism at the University of Western Ontario. After graduating with an MA in Journalism he returned to Christchurch, working as a reporter for Radio Live and Radio New Zealand. He’s reported live from the scene of ... Read Full Bio »

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