We believe very much that microschools should be bottoms up, they come from the community. They're founded by educators who know their community really well. And they want to design a learning environment for the kids in that community.

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

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

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.

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

Great education is a vital link for students to become successful citizens.

It’s thanks to organizations like the Yass Prize that our children are going to have a better tomorrow.

It has helped me raise the ceiling on what’s possible.

We don’t want you to rinse, wash, repeat. We want you to build and sustain.

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