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February 13, 2025Impact Stories, Testimonialstestimonialsby Enola Garland

TEACH Impact Story: Latricia

“I want to thank you and this scholarship for really helping me out. With having only one income in my household it was really tough for me to even think about going back to school, because I’m still paying on my other student loans and …

TEACH Impact Story: Katie

“Because of TEACH, I was able to go back to school and finish my education without going into further debt. With the help of TEACH, I am able to finish my education in order to better help provide for my family. I am grateful to …

TEACH Impact Story: Darian

“I had a great semester and completed my ECE Teaching certification! I am thankful for the opportunity and skills I have acquired to provide great educational and developmental experiences for the children I influence each day.” – Darian F, TEACH Scholar

TEACH Impact Story: Lidia

“TEACH has helped me with financial assistance and motivation. This is a necessity for many college students, particularly in my case I am paying for some classes out of pocket and need that help. In addition, the motivation has kept me going, as well as, …

TEACH Impact Story: Leann

“Applying for the TEACH scholarship is well worth the time and effort. The TEACH staff are very supportive and caring. They are always available to answer questions and will help you succeed. I always wanted to get my Director’s Qualification to better myself professionally, but …

TEACH Impact Story: Cheryl

“It is with a grateful heart that I write about the meaning of the TEACH scholarship program to me. My appreciation of this program is two fold. Personally, I have been awarded the TEACH scholarship over many years. I cannot even remember when the first …

TEACH Impact Story: Simone G.

“I realized being with children was my passion. It gave me a reason to get out of bed again, a reason to smile and took the focus off my grief… Last fall my husband was diagnosed with lung cancer (nonsmoker) and the same week I …

TEACH Impact Story: Marissa

“In 2016, I started attending Adams State University to complete my BA degree in Education. After my first year, I had already starting accumulating student loan debt. Even though I applied for grants, I never knew if I would be awarded enough to cover my …

TEACH Impact Story: Mary

“I contacted the TEACH program to help me pursue an Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Education and further expand on the knowledge gained when I earned my CDA. Not only did I achieve that goal, but I also went on to achieve a …

TEACH Impact Story: Karla

“Working in the ECE field was never part of my plan. The opportunity for a job as a lead teacher at my center kind of fell into my lap. And I fell in love. After two years, I finally began taking classes to obtain an …