From the Desk of Dr. Susan J. Miklos Executive Director Alysia Wilson
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o dream big is a matter of choice. To reach that dream is a matter of drive and discipline. When I read the future plans of our graduates, I’m overflowing with pride. Our graduates are not only on the road to fulfilling their own dreams, but what is driving them is the passion and desire to help others. Through their chosen fields, physical therapy, nursing, pre-med and early childhood development, our graduates will be the future advocates for healthy lifestyles, family stability, and improving lives. What could be better than that?
Ladarius Johnson graduated from Groveton High School in Tyler, Texas, where he participated in Track and Basketball. He will be attending John Tyler Junior College to study nursing. Ladarius’ foster parents are James and Mary Curtis from Bair’s Tyler office.
Ladarius Johnson
Bair invests in our youth by fostering supportive environments where they can succeed. Our children are placed with families who encourage academic success, provide needed support and the opportunity to dream BIG! Even as they age out of the foster care system, many will stay connected to their foster families or case workers who will continue to encourage and pray for their success. So as our graduates dream big, work hard, and focus on their future, we applaud them for their tenacity and effort that will carry them through college and adulthood. Congratulations for all you have accomplished and on your future greatness. We know you will do amazing things.
Alysia Wilson graduated from Pickerington High School where she took Advanced Placement courses in English. She was active in the Diversity Club and worked as a lifeguard. Alysia is a Bair Scholarship recipient plans to attend Xavier University to major in pediatric nursing. In March 2017 she was adopted by her foster parents, Scott & France Wilson, from Bair’s Columbus office.
Ladarian Johnson graduated from Groveton High School in Tyler, TX and plans to attend John Tyler Junior College. Ladarion’s foster parents are James and Mary Curtis from Bair’s Tyler office.
Ladarion Johnson
Kimishia Williams
Kimisha Williams graduated from Mifflin High School, where she was on the honor roll and had perfect attendance. She participated in cheerleading, volleyball, basketball, softball and the therapeutic art program & school plays. Kimisha is a Bair Scholarship recipient and plans to attend Columbus State Community College to study Early Childhood Education. Her foster parents are Ray & Nichele Scott from Bair’s Columbus office.