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"Working for Pace over the last decade has been an educational and results-driven experience. It provides a good platform for career growth where talent and hard work are recognized and appreciated."

Pace is a great place to work. Many people think that the girls we serve are “bad” in some way. I learned early on that our girls aren’t bad, they come from situations that might have led them to make bad decisions, but with the work, we do with our girls I see nothing but promise. As a teacher, I have the opportunity to help unlock their potential and help them see the great in themselves. There is no reward greater than seeing this happen. 

“I thought I was sent here to challenge the girls, but I quickly learned they were sent here to challenge me.  I never imagined how much this program, these girls, the people that I encounter each day would change my life.”

I’ve had the privilege of working at Pace Center for Girls for over 30 years, and it has truly been my passion and life’s work.  Over the years, I’ve witnessed firsthand the transformative power of Pace in the lives of thousands of girls.  They’ve gone on to become successful business owners, dedicated mothers, compassionate nurses, teachers, and leaders in our community. The impact of Pace is undeniable—seeing these girls thrive is the best proof that Pace works. 

I see the girls when they come in, in their cocoons, and when they get the program and they buy into it, I see the beautiful butterflies emerge 

This is the best job I have ever had!!! To have the opportunity to work with our "at-promise" girls who truly want to get as much out of their lives as possible is amazing and incredibly rewarding.

“Pace is a beautiful program that shows girls that they are capable of so much more than the world around them says they are. I was originally hired as a counselor, and it was my first job out of grad school. Since then, I have grown in more ways than I thought I was capable of and have been afforded more opportunities than I would have dreamed of at this point in my career. Pace has truly changed my life for the better. I am grateful every day for the privilege to serve these girls, support and be supported by my coworkers, and to give back to the community I grew up in.” 

"I love working at Pace and with the girls! A lot of our students come from challenging situations, so I make it my goal to be a caring, consistent adult in their lives. I especially love seeing them succeed in science class, as well as outside of class, whether that be getting their first job, passing their driver's test, or getting their GED. It is my pleasure to be there to support them when they are celebrating, as well as when they might need some extra support. Through the ups and downs of life, I am proud to be there for my students at Pace." 

“As someone new to teaching, I was told this work would be challenging—but for me, it has been nothing short of life-changing. Watching these girls grow, find their voices, and step into their full potential has been an incredible privilege. There is no greater reward than being part of their journey, witnessing their transformation, and knowing that, in some small way, I get to walk beside them as they discover their own strength.”