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“Mrs. Ross,

I want to say thank you for everything you have done for me. Although we, as a school, faced numerous challenges, we were able to overcome them thanks to your hard work. In the beginning, I was very nervous about college applications and I wasn’t sure how I was going to get through the whole process, however thanks to your attentiveness, I was able to get the internship at Kaiser Permanente and experience the excitement of being in the medical field. I am truly grateful for everything you have done. Our school is definitely a better place because you are there.
Sincerely,
Alondra Jimenez
High School Class of 2016
UCLA Class of 2020

“Sage Pathways has created a wonderful platform for families. It offers the guidance children need to succeed academically; while gaining confidence in their ability to do their work.”

Tracy, Aunt of an eighth and 11th grader

“Very helpful with building academic confidence.”

Classi, Parent of a first-grader

“Kasey has shown growth in math.”

Mr. Farber, 5th Grade Teacher

“Clayton has made gains in reading and his confidence but needs to continue working on fluency. When a story is read to him, he comprehends it very well. Please continue to support him with comprehending when he reads independently. Thank you again for helping Clayton achieve academically.”

Ms. Quintero, 1st Grade Teacher

Lumen De Gale

High School Class of 2020

Meeting Mrs. Ross was one of the most impactful experiences of my life. I met her at Magnolia Science Academy 4 and immediately knew I was in good hands. She is my favorite principal. I challenge you to find her deceitful. She is loving and compassionate, which is admirable in a world filled with so much hate. Mrs. Ross’s best traits are her reliability and drive. I learned that when she says, “I got you,” please know that that is what she means. She follows her words up with action. This lady will not “throw in the towel”!

The Police Officer Who Served and Mentored!

Lisa Ross met Officer Jeremiah Benjamin (JB) Williams while serving as principal. Officer Williams was a Los Angeles School Police Officer who supported schools, scholars, families, and the community. One day, Officer Williams was called to the school at the request of a parent whose child was having attendance issues. He took control of the meeting by speaking frankly and respectfully to both parents. He learned as much as he could about the young man and his family. From that day forward, Mrs. Ross knew she had gained a partner who would work with her to support and mentor struggling scholars.

Officer Williams decided to take this young man under his wing and became his mentor. He remembered his birthday and periodically called to check in with him. Officer Williams’ actions contributed to this young man graduating from high school instead of becoming a dropout.

While Officer Williams served the school, he impressed Mrs. Ross with his ease and gracefulness in interacting with students, faculty, and her.

He was a true advocate and mentor! He showed up, made connections, sought resources, and made people feel they mattered.

Sage Pathways honors Officer Williams’s legacy by continuing the work of advocating, mentoring, and supporting youth and their families.

“Service is the rent we pay for being. It is the very purpose of life, and not something you do in your spare time.”

~ Marian Wright Edelman, Founder and President Emerita, Children’s Defense Fund

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