David Kellogg | Hilltop Heritage Principal

“Hello BNC Community! I'm Dave Kellogg, the new Principal of Hilltop Heritage Middle School. We are grateful and thrilled at reigniting a core community relationship between our amazing middle school and the Bryant Neighborhood Center. Specifically, the BNC worked closely with the Tacoma Sunrise Rotary to fund a BNC staff position, a Community Engagement Coordinator, to support students at Hilltop Heritage. This is huge. This partnership has occurred right at the time where Tacoma Public Schools is undergoing challenges with funding. It is a unique opportunity to now be creative together and develop a key layer of support for students.

We, the BNC, TPS, and Hilltop Heritage, will develop this exciting position in partnership to maximize opportunities for growth in our students both academically and social-emotionally. Think reading, tutoring, and academic coaching; think mentorship. That's the direction. We will do this in collaboration with families so they can partner to maximize our support interventions. This partnership truly exemplifies the "Hilltop Heart" and "One City" philosophy that we are developing here in our amazing community. We are better together!”

Neil O’Brien | Bryant Montessori Principal

“For nearly 30 years, the Bryant Neighborhood Center has been an invaluable partner to Bryant Montessori’s community, to Bryant’s staff, and to me. The long-term support of excellent mentors and tutors has helped key Bryant students develop important skills in a safe and supportive after school environment. The BNC continues to host numerous events every month from PTO meetings to staff-led STEAM nights; they are wonderful evenings of laughter and learning! The BNC also spearheads meals and holiday help for families in need. In all, the BNC provides practical supports and emotional momentum that all educators need. Thank you, Bryant Neighborhood Center!”