Student Profile: Mary Barthell (Americus, Ga.)

I enrolled in the Ombudsman program on August 2, 2011. While at Ombudsman, I have experienced a big change in my life. I had to find myself. I have gotten on track! I have become a better student.

My goal is to  graduate high school and attend college to become a physician. I have really changed since being in the Ombudsman Program. My grades have improved, my attitude is changing, and my life is getting better. However, I am still working my attitude.

The staff here has helped me to turn around and become the person I am. I thank the staff, my mother and grandmother for all of their help. I would not have progressed to the level I am today without them.

Thank you Ombudsman!

The Americus, Ga., center is operated through a partnership with Sumter County Schools.