Idaho in the late Spring is simply the best. Of course, this statement has a lot to do with the success of the young men and women who I placed in the Idaho schools. From the young man who I placed with Matt and Dave, to spending time on Lake Pend Oreille with Greg H. from Wingate, to attending BCA graduation and watching this particular young lady “walk” across the stage to receive her diploma — it was all amazing. Did I say BCA is a winner for me? The staff are “best”.
North Idaho schools and programs have a reputation for staying power. Northwest Academy with Dr. Adam and staff have created a great option for older adolescents who otherwise would not have made it to graduation. Focus Point is a new program with Ranel H that will definitely help young adults to ride that path (either by walking or bike!) of success to college. Innercept is there to offer more structure to those young adults who need it, and they’ve graduated mine as well.
After 30 years in the “helping” industry, I can tell you that it never means more to me than to I hear a young person turn to me and say, at this stage of a journey, “thank you for helping me graduate.” It’s enough to bring tears to your eyes, and it does. The parents are proud, the kids, even more proud. The staff and I — well, we just look over at each other and ‘smile.’ Good things happen to those pursue personal success with vigor. Congratulations to my families who did exactly that and graduated 2013.