Preston Westbrook, who graduated from Linda Tutt in Could, nonetheless volunteers on the retailer, having discovered a way of goal by his work there. When he first transferred to the varsity, he had extreme anger points stemming from abuse and an unstable residence life, together with 26 foster properties. He usually ran onto the roof of the varsity to flee, telling CBS Information Dallas, “That’s how I’d get away from individuals once I would get mad.”
He credit Ann and the packages at Linda Tutt with serving to him by these darkish instances.
“”I’ve ripped off door hinges once I was 9. I’ve punched holes by doorways,” Preston advised the station. “With out Ann, I wouldn’t be right here . . . she understood what I went by.”
College students like Preston, who have been on monitor to drop out of college or had tantrums and threw trash at academics, have gone on to attend school and domesticate profitable careers. They be taught necessary life abilities whereas uncovering their very own worth as an individual. All as a result of Ann “wager massive” on them.
As Ann’s colleagues just lately advised the Houston Chronicle, she is “a vendor of hope.”
Ripple Results is proud to appoint Ann as a Ok-12 Hero for her unwavering dedication and creativity. Whereas she could not put on a cape, she rescues college students each day.
Laura Ascione is the Editorial Director at eSchool Media. She is a graduate of the College of Maryland’s prestigious Philip Merrill Faculty of Journalism.
