The energy at Samuel S. Gaines Academy was electric this past February 12th as we welcomed a very special guest: Lisa Collum, the powerhouse author and educator behind the Top Score Writing curriculum. Ms. Collum’s visit to Ms. Faniel’s 2nd-grade class marked a truly special full-circle moment. Thanks to Ms. Faniel’s dedication in securing a grant specifically for the Top Score curriculum, our students now have access to these elite writing resources. Having Lisa herself lead an exclusive session allowed us to see that grant truly come to life.
Watching our young scholars here at Samuel S. Gaines Academy master the foundations of storytelling and structure alongside a national literacy expert was inspiring. Under her guidance, students gained the tools and confidence to find their unique voices. Thank you, Lisa Collum, Ms. Faniel, and the Education Foundation for investing in our future authors and leaders.
