They’re not just words on her t-shirt. Soft spoken Sa ‘Niah Jackson of Saginaw sees them as a mantra.

Jackson’s mom urged her to enter the Possible Dream program after Sa ‘Niah was nominated in the eighth grade. “She thought it might help me ‘practice things I’m not comfortable with,’” she says, “‘and try new things.’”

The senior from Bridgeport High School has been a member of the Possible Dream Program for five years and participated in a number of activities, the most recent an empowerment workshop. 

“In the workshop, we’re doing vision boards,” she says.
“You think about your goals and cut out pictures to represent them. It helps you to see them.”

Her vision board includes getting better at long jump,
being a fashion designer, visiting the Bahamas and one more thing.

“I'm quiet and I feel like a bunch of opportunities could come my way and just my shyness can like, throw it away,” Jackson confides. “So, another goal is that if I wasn't so shy,
I could have more opportunities to go further.”

The Possible Dream Program is helping with that last one. 

Meet New Possible Dream Coordinator, Lindsay Bryce 

Bryce started at Delta College in August 2020 and transitioned into the role of Possible Dream Coordinator this spring.

With more than 20 years of experience working in the PreK-12 environment, she has developed a love for building collaborative relationships that provide opportunities for students to succeed. She saw this job as the perfect venue to use her skills.

“This position interested me because it builds a bridge between the world of K-12 and the world of higher education,” Bryce says. “A combination of relationship-building, collaboration, data analysis and attention to detail are all skills needed to run a successful program for youth. And these are skills I have enjoyed cultivating
in my career.”

What has Bryce enjoyed most about her Possible Dream job so far?

“One of the highlights for me has been getting to know some of the participants during the activities,” she explains. “I enjoy meeting new people of all ages, but I love learning who young students are as individuals, and observing how the things they are learning help them to grow. 

“I am excited to attend my first annual fundraiser this November, A Chocolate Affair,” she adds, “and I’m very grateful to all those who support the program.”