Heritage University is serving as the backbone for YV Partners for Education. Our mission is closely aligned with the purpose of this initiative and as an institution of higher education many of our alumni are working in the Valley. In addition, one of our strategic priorities is community partnerships in which we extend our supports to join with others to improve educational outcomes for the Valley.
Suzy Diaz is serving as the collective impact director on behalf of Heritage University.
School Districts are central to our work and include: Grandview, Sunnyside, and Mabton. We are a community-wide collaborative, represented by cross-sector organizations that include: housing, transportation, police, civic engagement, community-based organizations, among others.
Grandview School District is the anchor school district of this initial project. When asked who they’d include in this initial phase they enthusiastically nominated Mabton and Sunnyside School Districts. Together, the partnering school districts undertake this journey and welcome your participation. “Grandview School District, in partnership with Yakima Valley Partners in Education, strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration that will support a systemic approach to building Equitable systems for all scholars, particularly for those furthest from educational justice, in order to meet the demands of an ever-changing community.”-Henry Strom, Superintendent
“The Sunnyside School District is committed to partnering with local districts so that we can collectively make an impact on the youth and families of the valley. This partnership will accelerate the ability to equitably support families by providing the necessary resources.” – Ryan Maxwell, Superintendent
“Our valley is rich with aspiring youth. YVPE is an exciting force with the spirit to unlock our kids’ aspirations into perpetuity!” – Joey Castilleja, Superintendent
“Granger School District is excited to partner with Yakima Valley Partners in Education (YVPE) and local school districts to support us in providing our students with the necessary resources to be successful. Collaborating with local districts and YVPE helps us inform and align our systems of support and resources to better meet the needs of each student. This is an exciting partnership that will benefit the families and students of Granger School District.” – Brian Hart, Superintendent
Suzy Diaz
Diaz_s@heritage.edu
(509) 480-9354
Heritage University
3240 Fort Road
Toppenish, WA 98948
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We respectfully acknowledge our work takes place on the historic lands of the Yakama Nation.
Suzy Diaz
Diaz_s@heritage.edu
(509) 480-9354
Heritage University
3240 Fort Road
Toppenish, WA 98948
We respectfully acknowledge our work takes place on the historic lands of the Yakama Nation.
