2022 Q2 Pathways Quarterly Magazine

Bethel, WA
A promising group of graduation candidates
(GCs) were chosen to help build a mentor program
with the local elementary school. Our
BAA mentors got a chance to be role models
for our younger students in the community,
build powerful relationships, and be founders
of a program that can continue to grow and
develop throughout the school district. We are
looking forward to continuing this program to
strengthen the leadership skills of our GCs for
many years to come.
— Alison Roseboro, Director
Clark County, NV
What we do here isn’t just about the diploma.
It’s about getting beyond the diploma to their
future desires and future hopes and to their best
life ever. And I think that is something about
us that I would want all students to know. We
care about them while they’re with us and we
care about them after they graduate. Once part
of the Acceleration Academies, always part of
it. It’s really wonderful to see our young people
take off and soar to new heights as a result
of the support and care that they get from our
dedicated staff.
— Wendy Thompson, Director
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St. Lucie, FL
St Lucie Acceleration Academies celebrated
14 graduates on June 8, including a few EAR-
LY grads. It was great having so many young
people attend the ceremony and to have them
all back at the site for our traditional graduate
reception. We celebrate their success in high
school and look forward to their success in life.
— Paige Latham, Director
Miami-Dade, FL
We recently celebrated 38 amazing new graduates.
Each worked hard and had to overcome
significant barriers to experience this achievement.
We are so proud of their resilience and
hard work. Some decisions have minimal impact
on our daily lives, but others impact us
for a lifetime. The decision to earn their high
school diploma was a long term decision with
positive implications for our grads, their families
and their communities.
— Marcus Moore, Director
Sarasota, FL
Our GCs come from all over Sarasota County
seeking an opportunity to earn their high school
diploma in a flexible work environment with
caring and supportive staff members. More
than 30 new graduates will cross the stage
this August thanks to the collaborative efforts
of district, network and local team members.
Together, we will strive toward a 100 percent
graduation rate.
— Michelle Llinas, Director