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The Waltos Group names Joe Ames a Quiet Achiever
The former OC Register journalist garnered the award for founding the Latino Educational Attainment initiative.
By Kristen SchottPublished: November 30, 2009 11:26 AM
The Waltos Group of Northwestern Mutual in Newport Beach recently honored Joe Ames with its Quiet Achiever award. Ames (right), a former Orange County Register journalist, was recognized for founding the Latino Educational Attainment initiative, which is part of the Orange County Business Council's Workforce Development program.
The fourth annual Quiet Achiever award honors local individuals who have made a positive social or economic impact on the region and its residents – now, and in the future. And Ames is no different.
“Joe Ames saw a need in Orange County and responded with vision and action that has resulted in thousands of children realizing the full benefits of education in our county,” says Bob Waltos, managing partner of The Waltos Group. “His initiative and leadership created a program that is based upon real-world fundamentals and one that encourages families to advocate for their children as they chart their futures through the educational system."
The Latino Education Attainment initiative assists Latino parents with supporting and advocating for their children. It also stresses the importance of education throughout these neighborhoods. About 44 percent of children in Orange County's public school system are Latino, according to the O.C. Department of Education's 2008 Community Report, and many students fall behind in key measures such as graduation rates and grade point average.
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The fourth annual Quiet Achiever award honors local individuals who have made a positive social or economic impact on the region and its residents – now, and in the future. And Ames is no different. “Joe Ames saw a need in Orange County and responded with vision and action that has resulted in thousands of children realizing the full benefits of education in our county,” says Bob Waltos, managing partner of The Waltos Group. “His initiative and leadership created a program that is based upon real-world fundamentals and one that encourages families to advocate for their children as they chart their futures through the educational system." The Latino Education Attainment initiative assists Latino parents with supporting and advocating for their children. It also stresses the importance of education throughout these neighborhoods. About 44 percent of children in Orange County's public school system are Latino, according to the O.C. Department of Education's 2008 Community Report, and many students fall behind in key measures such as graduation rates and grade point average. NEXT PAGE >> Related headlines 'OC METRO,' Nov. 19: Angels Manager Mike Scioscia named American League Manager of the Year 'OC METRO Minute,' Nov. 11: Hot 25 Special Edition Deadline for Great Anaheim Apps Challenge is tonight |
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