Stories

Now it’s my turn to help people younger than me. Helena, Arkansas is home. And home is a place worth investing in.

Instead of entering juveniles into the criminal justice system, I’m trying to keep them out.

I just wanted to be a part of what my son was a part of. And I stayed because it felt like family.

The teacher – I don’t know if I can say this without crying! – she just gets my daughter.

To watch my daughter on the path of becoming better than me - that was special.

When I’m dancing, I forget about any problems occurring in the world. It allows me to be free.

I LOVE science...I guess I’m a really big nerd. That’s good, right?

I still dream in Spanish. But English isn't scary anymore.

The people at KIPP are very, very committed to what we’ve set up to do. It’s rare to find a work environment where personal agendas don’t come into play constantly.

The best way to describe my job? "The magic that happens behind the curtain.”