Meet Risa
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“I believe in showing up. I think it’s the remedy for a lot of what ails us today-- the remedy for yourself and the community.” - RISA GOMEZ
Read Moremeet zach & erin
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“Zach and Erin- Erin and Zach have learned more about loving themselves through their relationship with each other. Their confidence in who they are is always growing and it is inspiring to other students.”
– Miss Abby, LIVE ART teacher
Read MoreMeet Teddy & Rylie
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"These two act like true family. Teddy has given Rylie a confidence that she carries across the program. As a long time student she has grown into a gentle leader and that is largely because of her relationship with Teddy. He is full of surprises and joy... he will pop up from a move and let Rylie know that she did a great job. Always encouraging her and leaning on her for support. He pulls joy out of her. and she does the same to him." – Miss Abby, LIVE ART teacher
Read Moremeet naomi & nyla
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“Nyla is strong of character and willing to do whatever is necessary to support her buddy, and Naomi is always positive and receptive to that help. They have discovered throughout our time together unique ways to “make it work” that don’t require help from staff. They make a great team! They both have sweet and humble spirits that uplift a room just by being in it.” – Miss Catherine, LIVE ART teacher
meet saad & nora
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"Nora and Saad encourage each other and because of that they are both growing into their potential. Saad wants to do things WITH Nora because she makes it fun. She makes him feel brave. Nora shines as a leader and friend to everyone. She is an even brighter light when she is near Saad." Miss Abby, LIVE ART teacher
Read Moremeet natalie & gena
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“I think they will both continue to uplift others by staying vulnerable. That is something they have learned from one another.” – Miss Abby, LIVE ART teacher
Read Moremeet jonathan & izzy
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“Last year they were paired up on a dance but we couldn't invent the kind of connection they have. We are lucky to find friends like this who understand us and make our happiness just as important as their own.” – Miss Abby, LIVE ART teacher
Read Moremeet lillian & marquis
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Marquis and Lillian met this year in SPARC’S LIVE ART Modern Movement class. “Sometimes it can be overwhelming in a great big room of people. But when you see their connection it is clear that they found a way to connect "just the two of them" and by doing that they are bolder together.” - Ms. Abby
Read Moremeet logan & gwen
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"I hope everyone has a friend that they connect with the way that Logan and Gwen connect. Their friendship is deeply and quietly joyful. Each week, they support each other in Music Makers class and lift each other up with their words and their actions." - Miss Christine, LIVE ART teacher
Read Moremeet taylor & maggie
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“Taylor and Maggie’s friendship is just electric! I have watched them grow and laugh and love each other endlessly. They really bring out the best in one another and have a fun connection that feels completely natural. It is like they are soul sisters. I know that it will be a friendship that will stand the test of time”. - Courtney Vollmer
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