Be Happy and Prepared!

Being a part of the founding class of Summit K2 has taught me invaluable skills that I will carry onto life and that only Summit could provide. Summit teaches all students how to set goals and how to follow through and keep ourselves accountable to achieve at the highest level. Summit teaches students to be self-advocates for their own learning.

I was drawn to Summit for many reasons, but above all, I was drawn to Summit’s mentor program. I have had the privilege of mentoring the Coffee Crew for the past four years, a quirky and intelligent bunch with hearts so large and minds so curious. Each year has brought different opportunities for growth, for reflection, for joy. This year in particular, all three joys were encapsulated in a single opportunity: the Oral Defense.

My time at Summit Denali has helped me develop and understand the importance of soft skills. Through project work, I’ve had the opportunity to collaborate with my peers while building teamwork and communication skills. As we switched campuses, I’ve developed adaptability. Furthermore, my participation in Summit News and extracurricular activities has taught me what it means to be a leader. I am certain that I will utilize each of these skills as I pursue new goals and take on challenges in my next steps.

My daughter started at a big public school and didn’t have a relationship with her teachers. She had large classes and got “lost in the crowd.” I love the individual attention that she gets at Summit.