Ahleina Succeeds through After-school STEM
When Ahleina was in middle school, her mother enrolled her in Congreso’s Afterschool program.
This school year- long program includes academic support, sports and recreation, Drug and Alcohol Prevention education and STEM exposure. STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics, is ran by Ms. Best.
Inspired by her experience in the STEM afterschool program, Ahleina is now currently pursuing a STEM degree at Drexel University through a full ride scholarship – an opportunity she was able to secure through the support and encouragement of Ms. Best.
“These types of programs are important to the community because I look at myself now and I’ve accomplished so much without even noticing sometimes,” said Ahleina.
For Ms. Best, this program “gives our black and brown people in underserved neighborhoods an opportunity to be empowered.”
“Our kids aren’t just the future, they are the present!”
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