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Ayanna Gore, Vice Principal of Instruction and Culture, Summit Sierra To me, being a leader is all about activating the leadership in others. I’ve been working in public education for eleven years, first as a high school science teacher, and then as a STEM teacher...
Jessica Baumer, Founding Kindergarten Teacher, Impact Public Schools: Puget Sound Elementary This is my seventh year teaching, and my third time being part of a founding team at a charter public school. My heart just goes to where the work is—where there is the...
My name is Orion and a sophomore in my second year at Summit Atlas. I am proud to be one of Atlas’ founding students. My mom learned about the school from our principal, Ms. B., who was handing out flyers in our neighborhood before the school opened in 2017. Ms. B...
My name is Ashley. I am a senior at Summit Sierra in Seattle. I was a founding 9th grader at Summit. And this Spring, I will be among the first charter public high school graduates in Washington state. Let me tell you a little bit about me. I grew up in a pretty...
My name is Joseph and I’m a senior at Summit Sierra. I was exploring different high school options and found out about Sierra from a family friend. I’ll admit it was a little nerve-wracking committing to a school that was brand new. There weren’t any older Summit...
My name is Frida. I’m an eighth-grader and founding student at Rainier Prep, a charter public middle school in Highline. Before I found Rainier Prep, I was struggling. My mom was really determined to find a school that was a better fit for me—a school that really...
My name is Mia-Aizada. I’m a senior at Summit Sierra, a charter public high school in Seattle. Growing up school for me was always difficult. In elementary school, I had trouble focusing on my work and turning in assignments on time. For 6th grade my family chose to...
My name is Abdul, and I’m in 9th grade at Summit Atlas in West Seattle. I live close by, in High Point, and heard about a new charter public school option from around the neighborhood. At home, I’m the oldest of five. I live with my mom, dad, two little brothers, and...
My name is Abdi. I’m in 7th grade at Summit Atlas. I come from a big family – I have five older siblings and three younger siblings. Four of us attend Atlas. I have a sister in 6th grade here, and our twin brothers are in 10th grade. I have a lot of responsibilities...