“When I came down here from Cincinnati it was the first time I’d been to Texas, and it was a big adjustment for me. “The North and the South, they’re totally different environments. For one thing, I had never seen so many cultures and races … Continue readingMove helps open his eyes to different cultures
“We’re cousins. We don’t really get to hang out much because I’m going to college and I work a lot as an assistant general manager of a restaurant. “Trying to balance school and work is a little difficult, but I guess that’s just the price … Continue readingCollege student hopes to make his parents proud
“I’m a sophomore at IMPACT Early College High School. I just want better for myself and for my family, and I think this is a good opportunity. I hope to pursue chemical engineering. I like science and math, so I’m leaning toward that as a … Continue readingEducation focus means study, study, study
“I’m a professional student. I’m 61, and I never quit learning. I’m kind of semiretired now. But instead of sitting around doing nothing, when it’s time for me to learn something and I can’t get it out of my mind, I just do it. “I … Continue reading‘Professional student’ never stops learning
“I’ve worked as a custodian at Robert E. Lee High School for 19 years. Some people may think we don’t do much besides cleaning, but a lot of us take time to offer advice and encourage the kids. We tell them how important it is … Continue readingCustodian encourages students to stay in school
“I moved here from Mississippi for work and better schools for my kids. I really like the schools here and feel they will give my kids a better foundation for college and to enjoy productive lives in the future. “And she moved here from Vietnam … Continue readingVietnamese immigrants looking for better lives
“We have three kids. This one plays football, baseball and does Brazillian jiu-jitsu. “We require them to do a physical activity of some kind to try to stay fit. It’s all about mind, body and soul every day. You feed your soul with church. You … Continue reading‘It’s all about mind, body and soul every day’
“I stopped going to school before I graduated so I could work full time and because I was already going to start a family. When my sister graduated I was like, ‘Well, maybe I could have graduated, too.’ “I’ve got my GED now. It shows … Continue readingDespite life’s challenges, he earned his diploma