Celebrating Ms. Demetra

  “I attended the Alive & Free Training thinking I would walk away with tools to benefit those I serve, but instead I stand here with a deep understanding of who I am as a Black woman, and even more importantly, who I am as Demetra.”  
  Ms. Demetra was hired to teach math for our Leadership Academy 16 years ago, which then evolved to teaching our students how to be Financially Alive & Free in our College Prep class. 16 years where her Tuesday nights consisted of dry erase markers, taking cell phones, and answering questions about PEMDAS. Her dedication to our students, and all students, is genuine as she makes sure they have an understanding of a subject that intimidates many. “I leave the Leadership program that has challenged the lives of many students and hopefully it will continue to impact their lives. I pray that each walk in the confidence that they conveyed in my class.” 

We are extremely blessed to have such loving and caring instructors and we will truly miss Ms. Demetra Tuesday nights!