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Empowerment Program in Cheltenham (EPIC)

Mission Statement

 The Empowerment Program in Cheltenham (EPIC) is dedicated to providing comprehensive support and opportunities for identified students who are facing challenges in the traditional school setting. Our mission is to empower the students to reach their full potential by offering personalized assistance, credit recovery opportunities, holistic services, and additional pathways to success.
 

What is EPIC?

We are committed to creating a flexible and personalized educational experience for our students in a caring and equitable environment. Each of our students comes into the program with specific academic and social/emotional goals. With the help of teachers and counselors, students are able to engage in the program to ensure that they reach these goals.

The Empowerment Program in Cheltenham is designed to serve students who are experiencing school attendance and engagement challenges in school due to various issues and needs. The program will be supportive in nature, with small group meetings available 3-5 times throughout the week. The group setting allows for the group therapeutic dynamic and addresses more holistic issues. The academic program is aligned to the CHS curriculum, and the EPIC teachers will utilize a combination of online and traditional instruction to meet student needs. 

For a quick overview, check out our informational pamphlet here. 

Dr. Christine Zubairu
Principal, EPIC
czubairu@cheltenham.org 

Ryan Nase 
Social Studies Teacher
rnase@cheltenham.org

Nina Gordon
Math Teacher
ngordon@cheltenham.org 

Joshua Trott
English Teacher
jtrott@cheltenham.org 

TBD
Science Teacher

Clarice Cole
Paraprofessional
ccole@cheltenham.org 

TBD
Paraprofessional