Teaching Fellow Spotlight: Michael Chen Michael Chen attends Emory University, where he is majoring in neuroscience. He plans to attend medical school next year and hopes to be involved in medical...
Exploring the Laws of Physics
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2021 Fund-A-Scholar Presenting Sponsor
Sponsor Spotlight: Neiman Marcus Neiman Marcus has generously supported Breakthrough Atlanta since 2019. Breakthrough is proud to have Neiman Marcus as the Presenting Sponsor of our 2021...
A Partnership with The Scholarship Academy
The cost of college is the most significant barrier that prevents students from earning a college degree, and the financial aid process can be especially challenging for first-generation college...
A Natural Leader in the Classroom
Scholar Spotlight: Simeon Meet Simeon, a 9th grade student at Chamblee High School. Simeon enjoys playing basketball, performing community service through his church, and participating in the Dekalb...
Breakthrough Atlanta and AmeriCorps Team Up for Unique Teaching Opportunity
AmeriCorps members served as teaching fellows during Breakthrough Atlanta’s 2021 summer learning experience. For the second consecutive year, Breakthrough Atlanta received grant funds awarded by...
The AJC Features Breakthrough Atlanta’s 25th Anniversary
Breakthrough Atlanta was featured in the August 29th edition of The Atlanta Journal and Constitution. H.M. Cauley, For the AJC writes: Twenty-five years ago, a program first launched in California...
Leadership Updates at Breakthrough Atlanta
The Breakthrough Atlanta Board of Directors elected new officers to its executive committee and welcomed new members to its board.
2021 Toler Velissaris Scholarship Winners
Join us in congratulating our 2021 recipients of The Toler Velissaris Scholarship for Academic Excellence! The winners are Elizabeth Comer, Jalon Cook, Belane Abdurahman, and Alani Andrews! The...
The Good Works Show Features Breakthrough Atlanta
Watch Elaine Armstrong and Trenise Lyons, from The Good Works Show, talk with with Monique Shields, Chief Executive Officer of Breakthrough Atlanta. https://youtu.be/u_SClU4y75k
A Relatable Mentor
Teaching Fellow Spotlight: Lee Perryman Lee Perryman attends Kennesaw State University, where he is majoring in K-5 Early Education. His passion to serve at Breakthrough is reflected in his favorite...
Paying it Forward
Graduate Spotlight: Elizabeth Elizabeth graduated in May 2021 from Stephenson High School in Stone Mountain, and her accomplishments are remarkable. She graduated with honors and has already earned...
Showing that College is within Reach
Teaching Fellow Spotlight: Brianna Brown Brianna Brown graduated from the University of Alabama, where she majored in Early Childhood and Elementary Education. Ms. Brown participated in...