Ralph’s Reflections
Ralph’s Reflections: June 2023
Recognizing Juneteenth and Pride Month Dear Breakthrough Staff, At Breakthrough, we’re committed to diversity and inclusion – we want to ensure that our employees, students, and families are respected and valued. Therefore, Juneteenth and Pride Month are significant occasions of recognition for us. Juneteenth, now a federal holiday and recognized on June 19th each year,…
Ralph’s Reflections: May 2023
Teacher Appreciation Dear Breakthrough Staff, Although I am not a teacher, the life of a teacher is quite familiar to me; my mother was an educator for 40 years, and my wife has been an educator for 20 years. I’ve watched them selflessly pour into their students with two motivations: success and well-being. I’m privileged…
Ralph’s Reflections: April 2023
The Power of Partnerships I take great pride in Breakthrough’s strong sense of collaboration. Our external partnerships and community ties allow us to provide opportunities and exposure that greatly enrich the lives of our scholars and their families. Breakthrough consistently thrives because of the partnerships we’ve fostered and maintained. For example, one of our longest-standing…
Ralph’s Reflections: March 2023
Exceptional Student Education at Breakthrough Breakthrough’s attention to Exceptional Student Education (ESE) helps us serve our scholars who need us the most. Our ESE Department consists of specialized educators who play a central role in ensuring instructional and student achievement outcomes. These educators provide support and services to scholars with disabilities who are eligible for…
Ralph’s Reflections: February 2023
Recognizing Black History Month at Breakthrough Black History Month is a time when we celebrate the countless achievements of Black Americans who helped shape our nation. During this month, I often reflect on my own path, as well as the path of the Black leaders who paved the way and made success stories like mine…
Ralph’s Reflections: January 2023
Inspiring and Developing Tomorrow’s Leaders Dear Breakthrough Staff, When choosing a school, every family is looking for a school that will help their child develop a meaningful and fulfilling career path. They are looking for an environment where their child will feel emotionally and physically safe and grow personally and academically. They put their trust…
Ralph’s Reflections: November 2022
Meeting the Needs of our Families My journey towards leading a charter school network wasn’t a traditional one. As many of you know, my career up to this point has mostly been in the government and the private sector. There are a few skills and mindsets that I’ve carried over from places like the Cuyahoga…