Year #2 of New Building, New Classroom, & New Beginnings!

Funded Sep 18, 2024

When my students walked into my classroom this year, it was into a classroom that was much different from years past. For weeks after the first day, I was able to my students new additions to our classroom - and that is thanks to you.

Teaching at this all girls school has been the highlight of my career. Being able to work with young girls of color as they begin their journey to the rest of their lives is an honor I try not to take for granted everyday. This honor has grown daily, especially because my students know that my classroom is a consistent safe space for them.

From small additions to the classroom such as highlighters and markers, to the hygentic additions of much needed pads, to the big additions of a color printer and storage units, my girls walk into my room and know they can find whatever they need, even when they may not have my class at that exact moment. My past students have come back into my room and walk around in awe with the changes that have been made.

On behalf of my students, and with humble and sincere heart, I thank you. Thank you for providing my students with seemingly little pockets of joy. Thank you for showing my girls that they are valued. Thank you for showing my girls that their education is valued.

They say it takes a village, and again I will say - Thank you for joining our village!”

With gratitude,

Ms. Hector