East Liberty nonprofit Youth Enrichment Services Named 2019 Champion in Action
“Trib Total Media recognizes the power of the mentorship provided to young people in the Pittsburgh region by Youth Enrichment Services.”
— Jennifer Bertetto, Trib Total Media President and CEO
By Courier Editor, March 4, 2019
The New Pittsburgh Courier has learned that Youth Enrichment Services (YES), a nonprofit providing socially and economically at-risk youth the opportunity to achieve success through participation in mentorship, education and enrichment programs, has been named a 2019 Champion in Action in the category of Youth Leadership. The award, announced jointly by Citizens Bank, WPXI-TV, Trib Total Media and Pittsburgh Cares, includes $35,000 in unrestricted funding as well as promotional and volunteer support for the organization’s outstanding work, according to a release.
Youth Enrichment Services (YES) provides empowerment, experiential opportunities, academic enrichment and summer employment as positive pathways to future success. YES partners with local organizations to create synergy and generates transformative stories, national accolades and positive research outcomes.
SARAH SUMPTER
President
Sarah (Davis) Sumpter is a retired Principal and Teacher from the Pittsburgh Public Schools after 40 years of service. She graduated from Carrick High School in 1968 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Secondary Education-English and a Master of Arts Degree-Communications from the University of Pittsburgh. Her Principal Certification came from the Heinz School at Carnegie-Mellon University while she was serving as a Vice-Principal at Carrick High School.
Sarah’s teaching career started in 1972 at her alma mater, Carrick High School and she taught English in grades 9 through 12 for over 20 years. She became Principal at Prospect Middle School where she stayed for five years before moving on to Sterrett Classical Academy for ten years until she retired in 2012. During her career, Sarah served on many District committees for writing curriculum as well as initiatives to reform the teacher evaluation process. She was the middle schools representative for the PIAA Advisory Board for the PPS District and she participated in mock interview sessions with perspective teachers from Carlow University. Several student teachers from the University of Pittsburgh and Duquesne University received their teaching certifications after serving practicums under her.
Sarah is very active in her church and has served in several leadership roles. She served as chairman of the Trustee Ministry for eight years. She is a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority and applies its motto of “Service to all mankind” in her everyday activities.