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In this empowering and uplifting episode of We Have Hope, Amanda Cunningham shares her personal journey as a mother of three, including her daughter Rory, who was born with Down Syndrome. Amanda candidly reflects on the surprise of Rory’s diagnosis at birth and the learning curve that followed. Through her story, Amanda emphasizes the importance of […]

In this summer episode of We Have Hope, I am joined by a special guest, my husband Ed, as we dive into the challenges and triumphs of managing extracurricular activities for our three children. Ed, a seasoned special education teacher, shares his insights, offering a unique perspective as we are both parents and educators. We discuss

In this episode of “We Have Hope,” host Kim Dully shares her top tips for making this summer unforgettable. Kim discusses the importance of clear communication, offering strategies to keep everyone on the same page and ensure smooth interactions. She also discusses the excitement of creating a summer bucket list packed with fun and memorable

In this episode, Kim sheds light on the critical differences between dual enrollment and concurrent enrollment, offering valuable insights for parents and students alike. She explores various options within each program and covers essential topics such as high school credits and the requirements of the Hope Scholarship. Kim provides practical advice and actionable information, ensuring

In this episode, we sit down with Kris, a dedicated homeschool mom, who shares her journey of teaching her four children. She recalls the excitement of discovering the “perfect” language arts curriculum, only to hit a brick wall a few weeks into each school year. This overwhelming experience led her to realize that her children

Today on We Have Hope, Kim talks with Sarah Marshall of KVC West Virginia. KVC West Virginia is a state-licensed child placement agency dedicated to strengthening families and preventing child abuse and neglect. After seeing a need for more educational options for youth experiencing foster care, KVC partnered with First Star Academy and Fairmont State

Welcome back to part 2 of our conversation with Erica Wimmer.   In this episode, we are taking a deeper dive into the effects of the Hope Scholarship, exploring new educational possibilities, teaching kids to learn, and individualized needs of students.   If you haven’t listened to part 1 yet, go back and listen to

We’re thrilled to welcome Erika Wimmer back to today’s episode. Erika, a former educator in the public school system for 14 years, taught every grade level in elementary education and served as an instructional coach and interventionist. Growing dissatisfied with the public school system, Erika learned about the Hope Scholarship and microschools. She saw this

Today, we are chatting with Tina Spaulding, Dual Enrollment Coordinator at WIN Academy at Bridge Valley Community and Technical College. WIN Academy is the Kanawha Valley’s newest charter school that provides an accelerated, dynamic degree program for up to 120 high school juniors and seniors who are passionate and focused on starting a career. In

Welcome back to We Have Hope! We are excited for you to meet our newest member here at Love Your School – Tiffany Hoben! Tiffany taught for over a decade in the school system with a focus on Civics & Government. She eventually went on to secure a district position, helping teachers with instructional coaching