in innovators who are doing this type of transformational work, so that others can learn from it and replicate it, so that you can actually grow yourselves.

And through that, we were able to open up our second campus in the city of Wichita.

going against the common core and focusing on what we know is important for kids really works, and having a network of people now that also agree was super huge.

Not only because of the capital, but because of the knowledge that comes by communing with the diverse group of people as opposed to everybody that thinks the exact same way that you might think.

The Yass Prize has empowered our youth, families and community by bringing great visibility to our efforts.

including public recognition from our Governor and partnership conversations with other education innovators from around the country.

I'm in the process of going through the construction of a 20,000 square foot $11.5 million dollar building dedicated to career and technical education for the students in the Philadelphia region.

It's actually mind blowing. I really see myself as an education entrepreneur, but this expanded me.

I don’t think I’ve been in a room as supportive as the Yass Prize Semifinalist room in Miami.

The Yass Prize is almost like Burning Man for education reform.

and I couldn't be more grateful for what it's done for us, and helping us serve more students and families.