DRISCOLL, TX—Driscoll Middle School graduate Selina Colunga was awarded a $1,000 scholarship for the inspirational story her teacher submitted to Study Island’s Stories of Success essay contest. The award was presented by the Company’s Vice President of Marketing and Customer Relations, Becky Wofford, at a school-wide assembly.
Over 600 motivational stories about the positive impact of Study Island were submitted to the Company’s recent Stories of Success essay contest for a chance to win a $1,000 scholarship and a free, school-wide complete product renewal for one year. Study Island awarded the grand prize for the essay about Selina written by her middle school teacher Shelly Morales.
Selina missed a year of school and aimed to get back on track and graduate 8th grade. She completed two years of school simultaneously and advanced to high school at the end of the school year. She received her regular classroom instruction with her peers and the advanced curriculum through Study Island.
“We had to trust this new Study Island program would provide the rest,” stated Morales. “The individualized assessment results at our fingertips from Study Island allowed us to redefine an effective course of instruction for her.”
“We are so proud of Selina,” commented Wofford. “Study Island is thrilled to reward her hard work and dedication. She is an inspiration to us all.”
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