What are you working on now? I most recently shot a feature film with Cory Feldman called the 3-2 Pulldown, which will circulate film festivals this upcoming year, and I currently have a Tide X NFL commercial currently airing on TV so be on the lookout. How did you get to where you are? I … Continued
What are you working on now? I work for a digital mental health app called BeMe health. BeMe is a mobile mental health platform to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of digital media, live support, and clinical care. I’m the Coaching lead on the clinical team. In my role I contribute … Continued
Jessica Rosado graduated from NSAWPHS in 2022, and currently attends Oberlin College in Oberlin, Ohio. Jessica is double majoring in Law and Society and Hispanic Studies. Jessica is a stellar student, having earned 16 credits during the fall 2022 semester, 28 cumulative credits and a cumulative GPA of 4.16. By the end of the spring … Continued
What are you working on now? Are you in college? If so, what’s your major? Why have you chosen this major? I am an upcoming graduate of Vassar College, graduating with a BA in Cognitive Science with a minor in Economics. I chose Cognitive Science because of its interdisciplinary approach to studying the brain, body, … Continued
Elijah Agyemang, UCHS ’17, always had an interest in computer programming, but he hesitated about pursuing this passion initially because he felt like he wasn’t proficient enough to join the coding club at his school. In order to teach himself, he did coding camps online and watched YouTube videos to develop his skills. Elijah attended … Continued
Natasha Lewis, UCHS ’18, first became passionate about financial literacy during her junior year of high school. A teacher worked with an outside organization that came to the school on Thursdays to teach students about savings, credit, and investing. Natasha became aware of more people in her community that need to learn about these topics, … Continued
Ya’Nassia Whetstone’s journey is nothing less than inspiring. She is unafraid of obstacles and is always driven to do whatever it takes to achieve her goals. With her work ethic and communication skills, Ya’Nassia has always been equipped to work around any challenging situation. In high school she consistently stayed busy by participating in numerous activities that … Continued
Shary is a junior Criminal Justice and Political Science major at St. John Fisher University. As part of the HEOP program Shary was not convinced that Fisher was going to be the place for her. Her first semester was in the throws of COVID so she was not only adapting to life at a predominately … Continued
Stanaelle is flourishing in her first year at Bowdoin College. She is constantly pushing herself both academically and socially on this lively campus. Shortly after starting classes in the fall, she discovered her passion for psychology and hopes to one day become a psychologist, opening her own practice. She has a true desire to help … Continued
Folusho Olawole graduated from UCC in 2018. She went on to Franklin and Marshall, where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Neuroscience in 2022. Originally intending to be pre-med, she completed a couple of research and internship opportunities in chemistry and public health. After experiencing the field, she began to think about … Continued
Samantha, born and raised in Brooklyn, NY, graduated from Uncommon Leadership Charter in June of 2022. Samantha was accepted and committed to York College, a CUNY in Jamaica, Queens, where she is finishing her first year as a nursing major. Samantha’s love for babies motivated her to study nursing in hopes of becoming a Neonatal … Continued
Katherine Santana is on the verge of completing her first year at Monmouth University. It seems like just yesterday she was moving on to campus for the five-week summer program through the Education Opportunity Fund (EOF) Program. Being a part of the summer program created the path for her to have a smooth transition to … Continued
April Kirkland is a former UPC Raptor from the class of 2022. She is a rising sophomore attending Muhlenberg College and her first year has been nothing short of amazing. As a first-generation college student, April’s tenacity, drive, and positive mindset has helped her excel in her first year of college. April entered Muhlenberg as … Continued
Kayla Miller graduated from UCHS in 2021, and currently attends Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, Pennsylvania. As an Environmental Studies major and English Literature minor, Kayla has done a phenomenal job at not only maintaining a cumulative GPA of a 3.52, but she has also been involved in tons of environmental justice initiatives both on and … Continued
To, Through & Beyond Many Uncommon alumni have not only met the challenge of making it to and through college, but have gone on to access an advanced degree beyond their bachelor’s. For three Uncommon alumni pursuing an advanced degree directly after graduating with their undergraduate degree, it is not only an accomplishment for themselves … Continued
To, Through & Beyond Many Uncommon alumni have not only met the challenge of making it to and through college, but have gone on to access an advanced degree beyond their bachelor’s. For three Uncommon alumni pursuing an advanced degree directly after graduating with their undergraduate degree, it is not only an accomplishment for themselves … Continued
To, Through & Beyond Many Uncommon alumni have not only met the challenge of making it to and through college, but have gone on to access an advanced degree beyond their bachelor’s. For three Uncommon alumni pursuing an advanced degree directly after graduating with their undergraduate degree, it is not only an accomplishment for themselves … Continued
“I don’t really remember when we met that well, but Angel says it was the first couple days of school. We were in the same 8th grade advisory of UCLA, and we were doing a student BINGO Icebreaker. He approached me, and I signed his box confirming I was born in Mexico. The rest was … Continued
“What is meant for you, will always find you, as long as you’re willing to work for it.” Emmett Jones stands by this motto and is a living testament that with hard work, you will end up exactly where you’re supposed to be. As a storytelling entrepreneur, Emmett continues to hone his craft by challenging … Continued
A powerhouse to be reckoned with, Chynah Tyler represents the 7th Suffolk District in the Massachusetts House of Representatives and serves as chair of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus. Beyond the amazing work Chynah does with the Roxbury, Dorchester, and Mission Hill communities in the Boston area, she continues to give back to … Continued
There has been no doubt in Ally’s mind that fashion was the industry for her. In her search for a college, she knew she needed to find a place that would allow her to explore that. Now as a senior at Marist College she gets to study fashion merchandising through an intensive immersive learning program … Continued
Zhane Flowers has always had a deep love for the beauty industry. Dating back to her younger years, she was heavily into modeling. She loved the rush of backstage, the excitement of being in front of the camera, and the ability to network with hundreds of other models, which has had a huge impact on … Continued
Tariah has demonstrated a strong passion and dedication to her education. Since fall 2021, she has made the Deans List, consistently earning over a 3.5 GPA each semester. As she transitions into her junior year at Howard University, as a Media, Journalism & Film major and Spanish minor, she is looking for opportunities in the … Continued
O’Shaun wanted to find a place where he could put 100% of his effort, and this realistically could have been anywhere, but it didn’t feel like anywhere genuinely wanted or provided a culture of commitment, accomplishment, and exercise until he found The Marcy Lab School. The Marcy Lab School is a place where you can … Continued
Many students leverage a community college education as a stepping-stone to access a four-year college and earn a bachelor’s degree. If you are considering a 2-year to 4-year college pathway, be sure to consider the following questions to help you backwards plan: Does the two-year college have a special transfer relationship — often called an … Continued
In December of 2021, Ashley Williams graduated with a bachelor’s degree from CUNY City College after many trials and tribulations, but most importantly, perseverance—and she feels like she has finally conquered her Goliath. Ashley started her college journey in 2016 at Spelman College. After realizing the financial bind that she was in at Spelman, Ashley … Continued
Abena Tetteh, UCHS ’17, is no stranger to taking risks. As a high school student, Abena was always passionate about the haircare industry and used her summer experiences to explore and amplify that passion, but she admittedly did not think of cosmetology as a viable career path until years later. Abena’s inspiring journey from Ithaca … Continued