Jan 28, 2025
Shaping Futures: Ja’Maya King’s Breakthrough Journey Ja’Maya King’s journey from aspiring financier to education advocate began with a pivotal moment at Breakthrough Birmingham. While studying math at Spelman College, she discovered a passion for teaching that... 
Oct 23, 2024
Pam Haering’s passion for education equity began nearly two decades ago when she developed a marketing plan for the launch of a diverse, independent high school in Los Angeles. She saw first hand the transformative power of well-resourced educational environments for... 
Aug 20, 2024
Nicole Dimas, a recent graduate of Metropolitan State University of Denver with a major in Early Childhood Education, embarked on a transformative journey this past summer as a Teaching Fellow with Breakthrough Collaborative. In a recent interview, Nicole shared her... 
Aug 20, 2024
Brooklyn’s summer at Breakthrough Kent Denver was nothing short of transformative. As someone who is deeply passionate about education and personal growth, Brooklyn embarked on this journey with a desire to learn, inspire, and make a difference. Over the course... 
Apr 2, 2024
Reagan is a high school sophomore with a bevy of interests – from nursing to engineering to botany. She is confident in herself and her path forward, but that hasn’t always been the case. As a middle school student, Reagan struggled to find her voice and express... 
Apr 2, 2024
In the sprawling landscape of education, where barriers often loom large, Assistant Principal and former Breakthrough Philadelphia Teaching Fellow, Nick Wilson, is devoted to helping young people win. Wilson’s trajectory is a testament to the transformative... 