Spring 2006
Erica dropped out of school during her senior year in high school, after struggling in class: “At my old school, the teachers were too busy to answer my questions when I didn’t understand something.” She was just short of the credits she needed to graduate.

After Erica had been out of school for three months, a friend told her about Open Meadow, where she received individual attention that helped her thrive: “My teachers at Open Meadow took the time to answer all my questions. They were available to meet with me before or after class. And not only that, they made sure that everyone else in class understood the answers to my questions, too. They really helped us learn.”

She made up all the credits she needed and graduated on time in June 2005.

Last summer Erica enrolled in Open Meadow’s Corporate Connections. At the end of the program, she was hired to a permanent job. “When I got the job, I called my dad right away. He said that he’s so proud because I am already making more than he does. Now I’m saving up to study business in college. My dream is to open up a restaurant.”