CATHERINE: S456-BOA

Catherine has been promoted from 5th grade to 6th grade and continues to thrive both academically and personally. Her teachers describe her as extremely smart, hardworking, and a strong leader in the classroom. She regularly helps her peers and sets a positive example for others. Once teased because of a physical deformity, Catherine has grown into a confident and inspiring student. Today, she stands proudly as a class leader, demonstrating resilience, confidence, and kindness. Catherine is grateful for the support that has helped her grow into the confident student she is today and remains committed to excelling in her education. Sponsored by: Michelle Keller

Catherine has been promoted to the 5th grade this year and continues to excel in her favorite subject, math. Her teacher highlights that Catherine is always on time for class, showing her commitment and discipline. In addition to her academic success, Catherine has emerged as a natural leader in her class, often taking on the role of team leader and guiding her peers. Her punctuality, leadership, and passion for math make her a standout student. Sponsored by: Nancy Lind

Catherine has been promoted to the fourth grade! She had a fantastic school year, and her teacher reports that she is a very smart student who loves to help her classmates and enjoys school immensely. Catherine still dreams of becoming a teacher one day. She continues to live with her father. Sponsored by: Julie Spoke

At a young age, Catherine was told she would be a “nobody” because of her facial disfigurement.  This, coupled with the fact that her widower father could not earn enough money to provide for the total welfare of his family, delayed Catherine’s educational journey. At twelve years of age a GPA scholarship offered Catherine an opportunity to enroll in school. Three years later, she is still hanging in there.  Her confidence is growing, and she still want to be a teacher.  Thanks GPA amazing sponsors!  Your support goes far beyond financial.  You are giving children like Catherine the audacity to believe in and pursue their dreams. Sponsorship by: Jennifer Brown

Meet Catherine, who has been generously sponsored by Todd Schliesman. She is 12 years old and is in the K-1 this year.  Catherine lives in New Yekepa, Liberia with her unemployed widowed father who cannot afford to send Catherine and her siblings to school. Because of her facial deformity, she was always told that she would be “nobody”. She came and whispered to us by saying: “I really want to be somebody. Please help me go to school”.   She hopes to be a teacher when she grows up.