From West Oakland to Capitol Hill: My Full Circle KIPP Story
My name is Sandra, and in the summer before 6th grade, my family and I moved to West Oakland. My mom and I were excited to be part of the community and enroll in...
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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...
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...
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 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...
KIPP to HBCU: My Journey to Dillard’s Nursing Program
I grew up in San Francisco and have been a KIPPster since the 6th grade when I enrolled at KIPP Bayview Academy. I’ve known since I was a little girl that I would go...
From Student to Teacher: KIPP Teacher Residency
Today, I’m a proud high school biology teacher but, as you might imagine, before I became a teacher, I was a student. It was my experience as a student in Houston that helped shape...
The Voice of a First Time Voter! | KIPP Alum Perspectives
Alejandro Hinojosa, KIPP San Francisco College Prep alum & current University of San Francisco student, talks with his younger brother, fellow KIPP alum and San Francisco State University student Emmanuel Hinojosa, about being a...