Our Campuses
HOW PFS WORKS
Westridge School proudly hosts girls for their first two summers in the program, while boys of the same age attend the program at Chandler School. After these two summers of single-sex education, the students attend Mayfield Junior School in the summers before seventh and eighth grades. During and immediately after high school, students spend their summers at Polytechnic School. At each site, students learn from creative, experienced teachers from both the public and private school partners. Alumni of Partnership for Success and students and alumni from the independent school partners are eligible to work as paid teaching interns in the program for up to two summers. These interns work alongside the teachers in classrooms with an average of 16 students, providing one-on-one support and serving as role models for the students.
5-week
summer enrichment program
Year-round
mentoring for 5th-8th grade students
Parent Education
through PFS Puentes
Community
Enrichment Events
Year 13
Undergraduate support for PFS graduates
PFS Site Directors
CHANDLER SCHOOL
Paul Camargo
Chandler School, 7th Grade Social Studies
Site Director
Mr. Paul Camargo began his work with PFS in 2020 as the Site Director for Chandler School. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Cal Poly Pomona and a Master's degree in Education Technology and Digital Learning. During the school year, Mr. Camargo teaches 7th-grade World History at Chandler School while also coaching several sports, leading the student council, and organizing the E-Sports team. Mr. Camargo believes that PFS is a program that helps current students prepare to be future leaders that will shape the world to make it more equitable, connected, and just. He is excited to welcome incoming 5th-grade students and continue working with the 6th-graders as they grow through the PFS program.
MAYFIELD JUNIOR SCHOOL
Juan García
Mayfield Junior School, Middle School Spanish
Site Director
Juan García has dedicated the past 8 summers to PFS teaching various subjects. Summer 2024 marks Juan's inaugural role as Site Director at Mayfield Junior School. With 16 years of experience teaching middle school at MJS, Juan brings a wealth of expertise to his new position. Additionally, he serves as a coach for sports, speech, and debate, contributing to the holistic development of students. Juan is thrilled to continue to have meaningful enriching classes at Mayfield and further foster community collaborations.
POLYTECHNIC SCHOOL
Scarlette Oregón
La Colima Elementary School, 5th Grade Teacher
Site Director
Scarlette Oregón has been affiliated with Partnership for Success since 1998. She started off as a student in the program at the Westridge site and has continued to be involved in the program ever since. During college, Scarlette returned every summer to serve as an intern. After receiving her teaching credentials and masters from UCLA, she became a teacher for PFS teaching mathematics, and eventually College 1 through our partnership with Pasadena City College. Through the years, Scarlette has been dedicated to helping PFS grow because she values all of the opportunities that it offers to students and teachers. She truly believes that PFS makes a difference in the lives of the students that it serves.
WESTRIDGE SCHOOL
Dr. Vicki Garrett
Westridge School, Upper School Spanish and World Languages and Cultures Department Chair
Site Director
Dr. Vicki Garrett serves as Upper School Spanish Teacher and chair of the World Languages and Cultures department. Before joining Westridge, she spent 15 years teaching Spanish and Latin American studies at various public universities, where she developed a deep appreciation for equity-focused, supportive programs like PFS that help students thrive as they pursue their studies. When she became a parent, her interest increased in integrating positive identity development, social-emotional learning, and interpersonal communication skills in her work as an educator. Since joining Westridge, she has been thrilled to discover the joys of working with younger learners, and she is excited to witness students begin their PFS journeys at the Westridge site!
