Belonging, Breakthroughs, and Building the Future: My KIPP Story
*Nafisa’s story as told by Andy Santiago My name is Nafisa Adams and I grew up in San Francisco, a city that was ever changing. In 2011, I started my KIPP journey as a...
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KIPP Navigate College Prep Teacher Receives $10,000 Award for Classroom Excellence
Oakland, CA – August 7, 2024 – Ellis Stephens, an art teacher at KIPP Navigate College Prep in San José, has been named a 2024 Harriett Ball Excellence in Teaching Award Winner. Stephens is...
Discovering Passion and Purpose: KIPP Northern California’s Teacher Residency Program
At KIPP Northern California, our Teacher Residency program is designed to cultivate passionate, equity-minded educators who are committed to serving students. By blending theory and practice, the program aims to develop lifelong education practitioners...
From East San José to UC San Diego: A KIPP Alum’s Journey of Growth, Community, and Self-Discovery
My name is Ryan Tran, and as a kid growing up in East San José, my parents wanted my older sister and I to be educated in an environment that prioritized academic rigor while...
Integrating Technology for Therapeutic Impact at KIPP Northern California
At KIPP Northern California, we provide all the resources our students need to thrive – which can include teams of specialists, like our occupational therapy (OT) team. This year, our OT team is incorporating...
Embracing the Unknown: From KIPP Student to Entrepreneur
As an entrepreneur, I know the importance of believing in yourself and embracing continuous learning. My name is Iliana Flores, and as a kid growing up in San Lorenzo, California, my parents wanted my...
Alumni Spotlight: A Story of Growth and Giving Back
My name is Kevin Tran. I was born and raised in East San José, California. I began my journey at KIPP Heartwood Academy in fifth grade and then attended KIPP San José Collegiate for...
A Legacy of Learning: From KIPP Student to KIPP Parent
We recently sat down with Nicole Britton-Snyder, a dedicated mother, attorney, and proud alum of KIPP Academy in New York. Nicole’s journey spans multiple generations and brings to light the transformative impact of education...
KIPP Spotlight: Aja Bhooma, Senior at KIPP SF College Prep
Aja is 17 years old and has a résumé that most 10-year-long career professionals would envy. From interning at Old Navy corporate to creating professional-level marketing videos for a national audience for KIPP Foundation,...
KIPP to USC: What I Learned my First Year at College
My KIPP journey started at KIPP Heartwood in San José and I went to KIPP San José Collegiate for high school. I like to say my family is a KIPP family because all of...
Community Art with KIPP Bridge Students
Davida Coleman, the mother of Michelle Coleman – Assistant Principal at KIPP Bridge Academy, and Author of The Beginning And The End, has expressed herself through art for as long as she can remember....