“HERE I AM” IS A POWERFUL STATEMENT FROM INCREDIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
AVID ‘HERE I AM’ BIOPIC SERIES
AVID’s mission is to close the opportunity gap in education, allowing all students to succeed. One of the most powerful tools to tell the story of the organization’s success is through the ‘Here I Am’ series dedicated to the stories of students that AVID has assisted.
JONATHAN GRANT BROWN
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DR. JEROME CHELLIAH
“Some may say that my evolution is accidental, a stroke of chance. But I know that is not the truth. My life is a testament to those teachers who tirelessly believed that I was worthy of an education.”
©AVID Center. Used with permission.
EKATERINA MATSKO
From Siberian Russian immigrant to American success story, Ekaterina shares her incredible story of self discovery and agency from arrival to awakening. The most incredible part? She’s only in high school.
©AVID Center. Used with permission.
AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. They train 85,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life. When schools partner with AVID, they receive professional development, resources, and ongoing support to ensure a lasting impact.