Shukara Robertson

Shukara Robertson

Shukara Robertson didn’t have plans to join the military. In fact, as a high school student...

Jan 7

4

Joyce Turner

Earning a degree and becoming a teacher was always a dream in the back of Joyce...

Dec 21

1

Umara Zetino

Umara Zetino’s advice to anyone who has been out of the classroom for a while is...

Jul 16

7

Tunde Oderinde

Tunde Oderinde is setting an example for his two children by not only earning his GED,...

Jun 30

6

Amy Ortega

Amy Ortega is a full-time nursing student, full-time employee, mom of two who is graduating in...

May 22

8

Lauren Richards

When Lauren Richards moved to Chicago from Minnesota with her “hersband” and kids in 2014, the...

May 13

1

Suzzette Anderson

Suzzette Anderson grew up in Jamaica but moved to Chicago six years ago. The 49-year-old mother...

May 8

21

Rocio Martinez Villa

A few years ago, Rocio Martinez Villa had never heard of rehabilitation therapy – now, it’s...

May 6

2

Heather Atherton

Newman Civic Fellow, Jack Kent Cooke Transfer Scholar Semifinalist, college student, CCC Luminary Award recipient, mom,...

Apr 13

3

Latoya Harris-Pickens

Once Latoya Harris-Pickens earned her GED, she was going to end her education there. The mom...

Apr 8

5