Urban Community School
Nelly Merhi has a diverse background in educational support and administrative roles. Currently serving as a Middle School Teacher Aid at Urban Community School since August 2019, Nelly has previous experience as a secretary at both the Music Academic Center and Smart Academic Center, where responsibilities included assisting with student registration and managing billing information. A brief tenure as a bank teller at BBAC Bank involved training in customer service. Nelly holds an Associate’s degree in Business Administration and Management from Cuyahoga Community College, along with an Associate degree in Marketing and Advertising from the American University of Culture and Education. Nelly's educational history includes attendance at Mokhtara High School and Al Mawakeb School in the UAE.
Urban Community School
Urban Community School (UCS) strives to break social and economic barriers to success for Cleveland's near west side children by providing an individualized, innovative, and challenging education. Rooted in the Ursuline Sisters’ tradition of faith, character, and educational excellence, UCS engages our faculty, families, and community partners in the successful whole child development of our students. UCS currently serves nearly 700 students from six weeks to 14 years old (8th grade). Our campus has grown with the addition of various partners. We are able to provide our students and families with wraparound services, serving the whole child. The UCS student body is representative of the eight neighborhoods we serve. Our students are 28% Hispanic, 27% White, 25% Multiracial, 19% Black or African American, and 1% Asian. The majority of children attending UCS are economically disadvantaged and approximately 75% qualify for the National School Lunch Program.