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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 [...]

April 10th, 2025|Categories: Academies at Hamliton - Cougar, Blog|

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 [...]

March 13th, 2025|Categories: Blog|

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 [...]

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, [...]

March 4th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Lexington Life Academy|

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 [...]

February 11th, 2025|Categories: Academies at Hamliton - Cougar, Blog|

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 [...]

February 6th, 2025|Categories: Blog, Excel Academy Central|