Coming from a low income/high poverty school district, my students are faced with many challenges and hardships both inside and outside of the classroom. I serve students that come from low economic backgrounds, where nearly every student is classified as socioeconomically disadvantaged. In addition, we also serve a large number of students learning English.

My students have dealt with such traumatizing experiences in their young lives, and I find it my duty to ensure they have a safe place to learn and better their lives during the school day.

Despite their rough backgrounds, my students have the sweetest hearts. They really enjoy expressing themselves through games, projects, and hands-on learning. Although we are a small school, we put a heavy focus on credit recovery. We act as a last step for students to better their grades and better their lives. Our district works diligently to keep our students off the streets and in the classroom, and it is my goal to help them find joy in learning and create a meaningful, successful future for themselves.