Niyana Sanders is Impact Academy’s 2020 recipient of the Bob Lenz “PDO” Scholarship.

Niyana embodies Impact’s Core Values of respect, growth, joy, community, and agency.  She had been a leader on our campus in countless ways, on the court, in the classroom, and on the courtyard.  She has been an unofficial advisor to her classmates for the past two years.  

During Niyana’s college success portfolio defense, it was clear as to why she was chosen. Her desire to make this school a better place is unparalleled. She is passionate about making a change, opening the minds of others, and also doing it with love. She strives to create change while remaining unique and authentic to who she is! Please join us in congratulating Niyana and wishing her luck as she heads to San Jose State University!

ABOUT THE BOB LENZ “PDO” SCHOLARSHIP

The Bob Lenz PDO Scholarship award of $1000 is given each year to one graduating senior from each school site who exemplifies the Calvin Coolidge phrase: “Persistence and Determination alone are Omnipotent (PDO).” Erin Brockovich made these words her motto in her successful campaign to expose toxic water tables in the Central Valley. Bob and his Envision co-founders adopted the motto as well, applying it to Envision’s tireless work to help students develop the persistence and determination to succeed in college. Each of our award-winning students:

• Has gone through significant hardship and persisted through adversity;
• Has been accepted to and plans to attend a 4-year university or college.