“I became pregnant and had my baby when I was a freshman in high school. She was born in January. In February, I turned 15. “It was pretty tough on me. I was trying to go to school, work and take care of my baby. … Continue readingFormer teen mom doesn’t regret a thing
“I’m originally from Querétaro, Mexico. When my family moved out here in 1989, I was around 4 years old. At the time, I was speaking just Spanish at home. But I was trying to learn the English language. “I remember attending kindergarten at Yeager Elementary … Continue readingShe had to learn English the hard way
“Adam just loved school. He loved everything about it. He liked being around the people. He liked all of the socialization. He liked the jobs he got to do. His last job was at Tractor Supply. He helped with stocking. He put purchases in people’s … Continue readingMom believes her son ‘deserves the best’
“At my day job, I manage tech support for the Harris County Department of Education. We provide support services to all the schools in the county. Along with that, I volunteer through our head start programs. I read to children once a month at two … Continue readingMagician helps less fortunate kids get a head start
“I was pretty well known in junior high for my athletic ability. I’m not conceited, but people would tell me, ‘You’re tall, dark and handsome. Why shouldn’t a girl like you?’ I said, ‘Well, you don’t know me.’ “I never liked myself. I was real … Continue readingChurch journey leads to change for former bad boy
“I want my students to be advocates for themselves. One of my girls last year was having issues in class, and she came to my room mad. She said, ‘That’s it. We’re going into that class. We’re teaching them about autism.’ I said, ‘Let’s do … Continue readingTeacher offers understanding, guidance to students
“I’m a school bus driver. I’ve been doing it for eight years. It’s super interesting, but we need to have a lot of patience with the kids. They fight, they play, they run in the bus, they scream. They do everything. “A few years ago, … Continue readingSchool bus driver learns the meaning of patience
“I lived in California most all of my life, but my family’s roots are in the South. Back in the 1950s, my great aunt and other black students were traveling over 20 miles to school every day when there was another school much closer. My … Continue readingHis great aunt fought segregation in the South
“I substitute teach. The school district has a portal where you can log in and pick your jobs. Every morning the schools post whatever teachers they have out. You kind of never know what you’re going to get. “I try to avoid elementary school and … Continue readingSubstitute teacher likes having choices
“Our school systems are very good at helping and knowing how to educate the middle class and upper middle class. But we struggle with those coming from lower socioeconomic levels. “They often start school with major gaps. Trying to catch them up can be really … Continue readingThey’re working to fill those education gaps