“I try every day to embody Pathways values, by making sure the kids in my class feel at home.”

“Pathways taught us something we couldn’t learn anywhere else.”

“Before I became part of Pathways, I was really lost in the college process.”

“I’d never thought of myself as a leader.”

Empathy, active concern and caring for others? Check. Commitment to excellence and willingness to work hard to meet and exceed high standards? Check.

During Pathways sessions, Gabrielle says she got some insight into the medical field through virtual visits by traveling nurses.

“Pathways taught me to have the courage to speak up for myself and to speak in front of people and have confidence.”

“I’m going [to college] with a group of people I’m tight with and we motivate each other.”

“I feel like I have a chance now to help Scholars reach their goal of going to college.”