Scholarship Spotlight Archives - AAA Scholarship Foundation https://www.aaascholarships.org/category/spotlight/ We Make Academic Achievement Accessible Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:03:05 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.1 Toby Miller https://www.aaascholarships.org/toby-miller/ Tue, 10 Sep 2024 16:03:05 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=6886 Toby Miller Florida This past May, Toby Miller walked across the stage to receive his high school diploma, signifying the hurdles he has overcome and the accomplishments he has made at Odessa Christian School. A few years ago, Toby’s mother, Katie Miller, worried about his future after he encountered setbacks in middle school. However, a […]

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]]> The Cirerol Family https://www.aaascholarships.org/the-cirerol-family/ Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:46:41 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=6687 The Cirerol Family Phoenix, AZ As a teen mom, Yuri Cirerol took on responsibility at a young age and has remained dedicated to giving her children opportunities to thrive in life. Today, Yuri and her husband Aaron are the hardworking parents of four sons ranging in age from eight to 21 years old – three […]

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]]> The Atkinson Family https://www.aaascholarships.org/the-atkinson-family/ Mon, 12 Feb 2024 14:48:52 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=6456 The Atkinson Family Henderson, NV With a home full of love, laughter and new beginnings, Patrick and Aimee Atkinson have created a haven for their children, which includes a mix of biological, adopted and foster children. When the Atkinsons first dove into foster care seven years ago, they could not have imagined the journey it […]

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]]> Taylor Kennedy https://www.aaascholarships.org/taylor-kennedy/ Tue, 05 Dec 2023 14:39:12 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=6362 Taylor Kennedy Savannah, GA For many of our scholarship recipients, the opportunities they receive extend beyond the classroom doors and change the trajectory of their future. Taylor Kennedy is one example. Taylor’s mother, Monik Brinson, is an unwavering advocate for her children. As a single mother, Monik works tirelessly to make sure her children’s needs […]

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]]> Krystal Guerrero – Update https://www.aaascholarships.org/krystal-guerrero-update/ Sun, 29 Oct 2023 13:47:01 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=6339 Krystal Guerrero Havana, Florida On May 4, 2023, at only 18 years old, Krystal Guerrero nervously walked across the stage at the Donald L. Tucker Civic Center in Tallahassee, Fla., to receive her associate’s degree. A few weeks later, she would also officially graduate from high school – making her the first in her family […]

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]]> The Hilliard Family https://www.aaascholarships.org/the-hilliard-family/ Tue, 26 Sep 2023 21:28:47 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=6298 The Hilliard Family Marietta, GA Mark and Katrina Hilliard’s love story began after they met in kindergarten – quickly becoming inseparable friends that would later lead to dating and eventually getting married. Mark would go on to become a church worship pastor, while Katrina worked as a high school math teacher. When their dreams of […]

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]]> Che-Ollin Robles, Mia Contreras and Navianna Contreras https://www.aaascholarships.org/che-olllin-robles-mia-contreras-and-navianna-contreras/ Fri, 26 May 2023 21:40:20 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=6088 Che-Ollin Robles, Mia Contreras and Navianna Contreras Tucson, AZ Having faced her own hardships in life, Isabel Lopez, a single mother of three, is determined to provide a better life for her children, including making sure they not only receive a quality education, but are in a safe learning environment surrounded by positive influences. Scholarships […]

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]]> Mia and Natalia Guzman https://www.aaascholarships.org/mia-and-natalia-guzman/ Tue, 18 Apr 2023 14:22:22 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=5984 Mia and Natalia Guzman Tucson, AZ Choosing the right academic setting for your child is one of the biggest decisions parents face. Curriculum, safety, environment and many other factors come into play. However, sometimes the neighborhood schools do not meet these needs or expectations, prompting parents to find alternative solutions. Such was the case for […]

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]]> Adam Dunand https://www.aaascholarships.org/adam-dunand/ Mon, 06 Mar 2023 22:52:06 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=5848 Adam Dunand Miami, FL Kindhearted, down-to-earth, and grateful are all words Tessie Molina uses to describe her youngest son, Adam Dunand – a ninth grader at Christopher Columbus High School in Miami, a school he is attending with help from the AAA Scholarship Foundation (AAA). “He’s a big teddy bear – everyone loves him,” says […]

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]]> The Adema Family https://www.aaascholarships.org/the-adema-family/ Sun, 05 Feb 2023 20:26:37 +0000 https://www.aaascholarships.org/?p=5757 The Adema Family Reno, NV One could say that Rebekah and Cole Adema were destined to help those in need. The couple met when they were both first responders – Rebekah working in law enforcement and Cole as a paramedic. “In our line of work, we often encountered situations that showed us what a tremendous […]

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