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Andrew Betz How long have you taught with Reach for Excellence? 2021 is my 5th year, possibly 6th. What do you teach? I teach SSAT Math and Board Games Where did you go to school? I went to college at Lehigh University in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania How would you describe yourself in middle school? Middle school was my opportunity to indulge in lawn mowing and math.  Lots of both. What was your favorite book, music, or movie when you were in middle school? Book - Lord of the Rings, Music - everything Beatles, Movie - Star Wars (I have [...]

Kandon Fears (Cohort 2018 P) Sworn In as DeKalb County Youth Commissioner Reach for Excellence Alum, Kandon Fears (Cohort 2018 P, DeKalb School of the Arts '22), was recently selected to be a DeKalb County Youth Commissioner. Thirty-two youth from throughout the County were sworn into their positions as Youth Commissioners by the Honorable Asha Jackson, DeKalb County Chief Judge of Superior Court at a recent virtual ceremony. DeKalb County CEO Michael Thurmond was the featured speaker, stating “you have the power and the influence to transform and improve the quality of life throughout DeKalb County, [...]

Christopher Lembo How long have you taught with Reach for Excellence? I have taught with Reach since this past October. What do you teach? I teach 8th grade Algebra. Where did you go to school? I attended Servite High School in southern California, and then the University of Notre Dame for my undergraduate studies. How would you describe yourself in middle school? In middle school, I was timid and lacked confidence, but I loved to read and play sports. What was your favorite book, music, or movie when you were in middle school? My favorite books in middle school [...]

Summer J. Robinson, Cohort 2011, I Tell us the story about how you came to Reach for Excellence… I believe that Mark Stucker, the high school advisor at my middle school, told my parents about Reach for Excellence. Or they may have heard about RFE from A Better Chance. What memories from the program stand out to you and why? I remember going on a few trips with Reach for Excellence, including going to a science museum in Augusta, GA and going on a field trip in the woods. I also remember volunteering at the Atlanta Food [...]

Kevin Findell How long have you taught with Reach for Excellence?  I started at Reach in summer of 2017. What do you teach?  English Language Arts Where did you go to school?  East Carolina University How would you describe yourself in middle school?  I played several team sports (football, basketball, track), so I guess that I was a 'jock' to use a term that shows my age What was your favorite book, music, or movie when you were in middle school?  I was into breakdancing, so music related to that was my preference. Tell us about your teaching [...]

Kniasia Fortney, Cohort 2013 K Tell us the story about how you came to Reach for Excellence… I came to Reach for Excellence in 2011 as a rising 7th grader. I was attending a school named ICS (International Community School). ICS wasn't the richest school, but everyone there was like family. When I got the opportunity to join Reach for Excellence I was ecstatic. I knew it was something that would benefit me in the long run. What memories from the program stand out to you and why? I think my favorite memory would definitely have to [...]