One of the newest administrative additions is Danae Howe, Sage Center director, who came from Westridge School, an independent, non-denominational school in Pasadena, where she worked for 10 years as roles including Academic Technology Coordinator and Dean of Student Voices and Activities.

On campus, Howe is very involved in the January launch and maintenance of the Sage Center which keeps up with programs already implemented such as Spring at Sage and Sage Hill Internship Program (SHIP), and focuses on a new concept, the “6 Cs”.

The 6 Cs are “21st century skills that have been identified by employers as important to help prepare students with skills for the future.”

Her involvement in the Sage Center will also include collaboration with SAME and Café, in addition to promoting “equity and justice” for all throughout the Sage community.

Howe came to Sage because she “likes the position of the Sage Center and how it mixes together a lot of things [she] has experience with.”

“I appreciate the technology component of the position,” she said. Her favorite part about Sage is the students’ “willingness to be open,” and the idea that Sage fosters “lifelong learners” with an appreciation for knowledge.

Outside of work, Howe enjoys playing music and singing, along with spending time with her 7-year-old son.