Your Dream is Our Dream

Celebrating Student Success

Your Dream is Our Dream is an initiative of Kent ISD and its member districts to showcase student success stories at every step of the education journey in our schools and unique programs. It features interviews with and stories of students who are succeeding at every level from early childhood programs to pre-K, K-12, Adult Ed, Special Ed and Center Programs, along with the educators who are helping them reach their dreams and goals. When our students succeed, we all succeed.

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Billie starts a career in carpentry
Billie Beresford, Jen Schottke, and Joy Walczak

Billie was one of the first to graduate from West Michigan Construction Institute, a learning lab for tomorrow’s workforce while completing their high school education at CA Frost in Grand Rapids Public Schools.

Listen to the full podcast on WGVU.org.

Sifa soars toward her dream through FutureSolve, a STEM learning experience
Left to Right: Elizabeth Juarez, Joy Walczak, and Sifa Mulebinge

With an interest in healthcare and a love of STEM learning, East Kentwood 12th grader Sifa Mulebinge took a chance on a summer experience to help solve real-world problems and gain college credit between high school semesters at BAMF Health. 

Same family, different major goals

On paper, Christian and Xander Helenius are twins who both attend the Northview Next Career Center and are set to graduate next spring. To meet them in person, you might wonder if the brothers are even related.

Read more about the twins on School News Network.

Inspired by Taylor Swift, she wants to be on stage

Fourth-grader Gabby Farrell loves music. She sings, writes songs and is learning to play the piano.  Gabby said she draws her musical inspiration from her favorite singer and songwriter, Taylor Swift.

Your Dream is Our Dream: Celebrating Student Success 

Listen to the Your Dream is Our Dream Podcast by Kent ISD and WGVU Public MediaA new podcast from Kent ISD & WGVU

Your Dream is Our Dream: Celebrating Student Success brings you conversations with students and educators that ignite and inspire dreams. Students from all levels of education share in their own words how learning connects them to achieving their goals and exploring their ambitions.

Kent ISD is proud to partner with WGVU in showcasing student success and how teaching and learning help make dreams come true. 

 

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