Stories That Spark Change
Our work that matters most isn’t always visible or publicly recognized, but it lives in the small, intentional ways we care for and nurture our students. These real stories from educators offer a window into that honest, often unseen work of creating meaningful and powerful change for our students, our classrooms, and our communities. Here you’ll find honesty, reflection, and the kind of insight that doesn’t just inform your practice—it fuels your purpose.
A School Transformed by Hope
Linda Cliatt-Wayman stepped into one of the most dangerous schools in the country—not because she had to, but because she believed in her calling and in the potential of every student. From day one, the reality was frightning, and the fear was real. She quickly came to understand that her students had lost hope—and without hope, they couldn’t see a future. So she set out to change that. With relentless love and purpose, she poured into her students, reminding them that “not taking a risk will only lead to regret.”