Posts by Joanna Holbert

Education, Your Story

“As a parent, you want the best for your child”

by Joanna Holbert

Starting school is often an exciting, anticipated right of passage for a…
Justice, Your Story

Overcoming addiction and providing second chances

by Joanna Holbert

Recovery. So many things are factored into that word for someone who…
Education, Your Story

“There’s so much more to our students than just a test”

by Joanna Holbert

  Khrysten Glass always knew she wanted to return to her hometown…
Education, Your Story

When the love and joy of learning is sucked out of the classroom

by Joanna Holbert

Education is Mississippi has become prescribed. That’s how Donna Akers a 30-year…
Education, Your Story

“Teaching was always what I loved to do”

by Joanna Holbert

The passion to teach runs through the veins of Keeba Smith of…
Education, Your Story

“As teachers, we were teaching to the test”

by Joanna Holbert

“To walk away is the most difficult decision a teacher can ever…
Work, Your Story

Home-based business provides new career for entrepreneur

by Joanna Holbert

Freedom in her career is what led Jolie Freeman to her house…
Education

“The students of the State of Mississippi are starving for innovation”

by Joanna Holbert

“The students of the State of Mississippi are starving for innovation.” That’s…
Justice, Your Story

First Step Act provides second chance

by Joanna Holbert

Genesis Wess sat behind bars for 19 years waiting for a second…
Education, Your Story

Ivy Green Academy: A learner-driven school

by Joanna Holbert

“There’s no drill and kill here.” That’s how Dr. Donna Akers, Head…
Education, Your Story

Ensuring students are prepared for life

by Joanna Holbert

Ensuring that students are prepared for life. That’s the mission of Midtown…
Work, Your Story

How a childhood passion became a reality

by Joanna Holbert

As a high school student growing up in Jackson, Patrick Harkins dreamed…