The People Who Make Summit

At The Summit School, our people aren’t just professionals—they’re catalysts for change. They’re listeners. Learners. Leaders. And they’re in it for the long haul.

“You’re the guy who didn’t give up.”

That’s what one student remembered about Saul Martinez, a seasoned social worker who spent over two decades serving in New York City. He wasn’t remembered for flashy interventions or miracle moments. He was remembered for showing up. Again and again. With patience. With presence. With purpose.

Time and Effort Matter

In Saul’s words, there’s no magic wand in this work—just a team of people who bring their full selves to the table and commit to the process. We don’t skip to the end. We show up for every step.

Here, social work isn’t about control. It’s about collaboration. It’s about baking something that takes years, not minutes. It’s about trusting that what we pour into our students—our time, our effort, our character—will one day rise.

A Place for the Patient and the Persistent

If you’re the kind of person who understands that real change doesn’t happen overnight…
If you see value in every student, even when it’s not easy…
If you’re willing to give your all, and wait for the results…
Then you’re the kind of person who belongs at Summit.