Student Stories Archives | Champions For Learning™

09 Apr

First-Generation College Graduate Achieves Career Success With Support From Champions For Learning

April 9, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Gabriela C. knows firsthand that persistence and dedication are essential for achieving success. Back when she was first introduced to ...

24 Mar

Student Stories

Champions For Learning Senior Earns Full-Ride Scholarship to Ivy League University

March 24, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Isabella Lala, a senior student at Gulf Coast High School, has been enrolled in Champions For Learning’s Take Stock in Children program...

05 Mar

Student Stories

Champions Alumnus Finds Success With Physician Assistant Career

March 5, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Robert G., a Champions For Learning alumnus who participated in our Take Stock in Children and College and Career Preparation programs,...

28 Feb

Student Stories

Champions Graduate’s Inspiring Journey to A Debt-Free Medical Degree

February 28, 2025
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Nicole Reyes, a sophomore at the University of Miami, is currently pursuing a major in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology with a minor ...

22 Oct

Student Stories

Champions For Learning Students Making A Commitment To Education Through Take Stock In Children Program

October 22, 2024
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Orthal and Hector are like many 10th grade students in Collier County – they are busy this fall semester keeping up with classes and en...

28 Aug

Student Stories

Champions For Learning Students Participate in Experiential Learning Opportunities

September 3, 2024
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Three students enrolled in Champions For Learning’s Take Stock in Children and College and Career Preparation programs pushed out of th...

27 Aug

Student Stories

Champions Graduate Dedicated To Changing Communities Through Criminal Defense Career

August 27, 2024
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Brianna B. is currently in her junior year at Florida State University (FSU), where she is double majoring in political science and int...

14 May

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Champions’ Graduate Inspires Newest Students

May 14, 2024
By Allisa McCormick

Tien Nguyen, a graduate of Champions For Learning’s Take Stock in Children program, has proven that with hard work and perseverance, st...

22 Apr

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Champions For Learning Alumnus Finds Success as a Public Health Professional

April 22, 2024
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Bensey Pierre-Louis graduated in 2016 from one of the very first classes of Champions For Learning’s College and Career Preparation Pro...

12 Apr

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From Mentee to Colleague: Champions Graduate Finds Success with Past Mentor

April 22, 2024
By sfahrenbruch@championsforlearning.org

Tyler Knight, a graduate of Champions For Learning’s Take Stock in Children Program, knows first-hand what it feels like to chase after...