Neenah, 19 years old, CA

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Neenah is an amazing, bright, and resilient young woman. After spending many years in foster care and previously living with her grandmother, she chose to stay and build her own path forward. Throughout her childhood, she showed remarkable strength, often stepping in to support her younger siblings while her parents struggled with addiction. Neenah works incredibly hard to live independently, holding three jobs to cover her rent and expenses. She is pursuing her dream of becoming a Special Education teacher, already gaining hands-on experience as an ABA (Applied Behavioral Analysis) therapist in elementary schools. This fall, she will begin her Education degree. In the little free time she has, Neenah loves watching her favorite hospital and crime shows. She is kind, social, and outgoing—someone who brings warmth and positivity to everyone she meets.

Neenah is preparing to start school in the fall. She works as an ABA at elementary schools near her and has a special place in her heart for children with special needs. Her long?term goal is to become a special education teacher, and she will begin working toward her associate degree this fall. Recently, Neenah received an iPad to support her education. She absolutely loves it and has already incorporated it into her daily routine. To make schoolwork even easier, she hopes to get an Apple Pencil so she can take digital notes instead of carrying multiple notebooks. She also believes it will make doing homework during breaks at work much more convenient, allowing her to rely on her iPad alone rather than a backpack full of supplies.