Staff Spotlight: Achieve Academy of Harrisburg’s Terence Wiggins Shaping Students Lives
At Achieve Academy of Harrisburg, School Director Terence Wiggins is more than an administrator – he’s a mentor, leader, and champion for student success. With over 30 years working in education, he’s an expert at helping students push beyond their comfort zones while ensuring they feel [...]
The Graham Academy Named Best of the Best 2025 Winner
We are proud to share that the Graham Academy has been named the gold winner for Best Special Education Facility category in the Times Leader Media Group’s Best of the Best 2025 awards. “We are beyond grateful to everyone who voted for the Graham Academy in The Times Leader [...]
Olney Continuation Academy & Stetson Continuation Academy Celebrate Black History Month with Trip to Washington, D.C.
As part of the schools’ Black History Month observance, students from Olney Continuation Academy and Stetson Continuation Academy took a field trip to the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. The day long adventure offered an immersive opportunity for students to engage with the [...]
Celebrating a Decade of Impact
This fall marks Jennifer Johnson’s 10-year anniversary with High Road Schools of Connecticut and B.E.S.T. Academy. Johnson knew from an early age that she wanted to be a teacher. Inspired by the educators in her life–especially her sixth-grade homeroom and science teacher –who helped solidify Johnson’s decision to pursue a [...]
A Life-Changing Experience at Lexington Life Academy
A Father’s Journey to Find the Best Support When Robert McMahon took on a greater role in managing his daughter Mackenzie’s education two years ago, he wanted to ensure she continued receiving the best support possible. She was already enrolled at Lexington Life Academy, and as [...]
How Lexington Life Academy Helped Charles Find His Voice
Lexington Life Academy Autism Support: A Life-Changing Journey for Charles When So’Toya Boyd’s son, Charles, was diagnosed with autism in 2021, she wasn’t sure where to start. Navigating school options and figuring out the right support system felt overwhelming. Thankfully, she had guidance from her sister, [...]
Student Spotlight: Charles McLaughlin of Achieve Academy of Harrisburg
Charles McLaughlin, a recent graduate of Achieve Academy of Harrisburg, has a knack for hands-on work. With a love for building and creating, he knew early on that a traditional college route wasn't the right path. Instead, he set his sights on trade school, where he [...]
From High School to Nursing School: Hassaanah Chandler’s Inspiring Journey
Hassaanah Chandler’s Path to Nursing At just 17 years old, Hassaanah Chandler is already making incredible strides toward her future. A recent graduate from Excel Academy Central, she earned an impressive scholarship to attend the University of Mount Saint Vincent in New York City, where she [...]