Prior to Fredi, I was an avid coffee drinker (still am), but I’ve constantly known that there must be something missing in my energy routine. Both he and Ashley are taking classes at Whatcom Community College and Fredi is working full-time for a local home remodeling company.I wanted to use the full-month supply of Focused by Fredi before writing my review, in an effort to be fully transparent and also to truly get to know the product. He has been looking forward to this for a while, and I’m glad we have the honor of celebrating with him today!”ĭuring his time in Bellingham Public Schools, Fredi was enrolled in the district’s GRADS program, committed to supporting pregnant and parenting teens.įredi is focused on the future. I’m so proud of his work as a student, community member, and now as a new father to his handsome son. But he got a lot of support from the teachers and staff at Bellingham and Sehome high schools, and he decided to stick with it. Jared Ibarra Del Bosque, family liaison for the Department of Family Engagement, said, “Like many of our older newcomers, there were many times that Fredi thought about dropping out of school so he could work full-time and send money back to his family. Thank you for helping me get here today.” “I am proud of myself, yes but I am also proud of all of you. “This is very special for me,” he commented.
Baker commented that it is a true joy to take a moment to pause and honor a student who has overcome extra hardships and challenges in order to achieve this important milestone.īasking in the glow of a standing ovation, Fredi turned his attention toward everyone who supported him along the way. He didn’t know English, yet, and he had a long road ahead, but he was thoughtful and willing to work hard.Īs Fredi’s wife Ashley Santiago and his almost one year old son Jeffery watched, Superintendent Greg Baker presented Fredi with his diploma and declared him an official graduate of Bellingham Public Schools. Some graduations represent even more.įredi Funes came to Bellingham from Guatemala as a teenager in 2013. It is an acknowledgement of a student’s hard work and ability to see something important through to completion. The school board has governance responsibilities in these main four areas: vision, accountability, structure and advocacy.Įvery graduation is special.
About our district Located in northwest Washington, Bellingham is between two major metropolitan areas, Seattle and Vancouver, British Columbia.
0 kommentar(er)
