Scholar Highlights

Sebastian Rodriguez

By Bridges CEDC
June 17, 2026
Meet Sebastian Rodriguez When students feel safe, they share in the most authentic way. In his own words, Sebastian a rising eighth grader, shared with Felicia Akaumoah, our Program Director, about his experience at Bridges: Ms. Felicia: How did you feel about Bridges Afte...

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Ryan Everidge

By Bridges CEDC
June 17, 2026
Meet Ryan Everidge Ryan Everidge, a first grader, has been with Bridges since August 2024. An adorably, irresistible genius, Ryan is the youngest of our scholars. When we met him in August he was like many of the others, reluctant about attending an afterschool homework completi...

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Karmella Lagranda

By Bridges CEDC
June 17, 2026
Meet Karmella Lagranda Karmella’s journey has been one of growth, determination, and perseverance. Since joining Bridges, she has continued to make positive strides both academically and personally. Through the support of our dedicated teachers and mentors, Karmella has bu...

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Kailanie Jackson

By Bridges CEDC
June 17, 2026
Meet Kailanie Jackson Each year, here at Bridges, we meet many scholars who start the program with a sense of reluctance because no one wants to spend the entire year learning in school, only to be placed in a camp for additional academic learning. To many scholars, it initially...

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Chelsey Caldwell

By Bridges CEDC
June 17, 2026
Meet Chelsey Caldwell "I barely survived tenth grade. My grades were not good and I literally had to lock in completely the last three weeks of school in order to pass my classes." These were that last words anyone is expecting to hear from the mouth of high school camper, Chels...

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Zion Williams

By Bridges CEDC
June 17, 2026
Meet Zion Williams There is no shortage of personality when Zion Williams is around. His polite mannerisms, perspectives on the world around him, and ability to converse with people decades beyond him make him irresistibly engaging and perhaps one of the most interesting second ...

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Olivia Gray

By Bridges CEDC
June 16, 2026
What a Difference a Year Makes! Meet Olivia Gray, a rising 7' grader, who attends our year-round after-school enrichment and summer STEAM programs. At the beginning of the school year, she was struggling to find her place in her class, connect with her teacher, and keep up with ...

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Soloman King

By Bridges CEDC
June 16, 2026
Every student deserves the chance to succeed. However, for many in underserved communities, the path to academic achievement is filled with obstacles. The K-12 school system, | despite its best intentions, can leave students without the specific support they need to thrive. Bridg...

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