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Bright Futures Brightens Family

4/27/2018

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The Gonzales boys
Though Dimitri Gonzales, an eighth grade student at Our Lady of Hope, has always recognized
the importance of Holy Thursday and the Stations of the Cross reenactment of Jesus’ walk to
Calvary, he also couldn’t help but envy the students who played the role of soldiers. He wanted
to play that role himself. This year, as an eighth grader, he had the chance. His mother,
Stephanie Gonzales, was proud.

Mrs. Gonzales is also deeply grateful that Dimitri, as well as his three brothers—Gabriel, Victor
and Julian—are receiving their education at Our Lady of Hope. According to Mrs. Gonzales,
“Dmitri had the confidence to ask for the part because of his teachers’ support and
encouragement. The teachers know my kids,” she continued. “They look out for them.” She
adds that the school also knows what she expects of her children. They reinforce the faith she
teaches at home.

Though teachers and staff are part of what makes Our Lady of Hope special, family is as well.
The Gonzales boys have not only had each other, the school has also been filled with cousins.
Some are still there; others have graduated. “It’s one big family,” says Victor. “I like knowing
everyone has my back,” agrees Gabriel. “Nobody wants to come to school to be bullied,” he
concludes.

Fortunately, with the support of scholarships from Bright Futures Fund, the family has been able to send all four boys to Our Lady of Hope.
-The Gonzales Family

Mrs. Gonzales always knew she wanted her sons to have a Catholic education. Yet it’s been a
financial sacrifice. Fortunately with the support of scholarships from Bright Futures Fund, the
family has been able to send all four boys to Our Lady of Hope. Their mother knows how
fortunate they have been. She is committed to giving back to the school through involvement in
the Parent Teacher Organization and the School Council. “Trust, safety and knowing God is a
part of my sons’ school has made all the difference,” Mrs. Gonzales continues.
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Her boys, politely waiting during the conversation with their mother, are also eager to get back
to the classes they love and then on to see their brother during Stations of the Cross. The family
is happy. They’re comfortable with each other and with being in school. Our Lady of Hope,
during every day of the year, yet especially on Holy Thursday, is a good place to be together.
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My Home And My Heart

2/22/2018

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“Every moment at school is a teaching moment,” says Tammy Neeb, inclusive education specialist and instructional coach at Our Lady of Hope. “I’m there to support the teachers,” she continues. “I’m there to encourage the students to dream big, live into their ideas, to become successful inventors of the lives they deserve.”

Ms. Neeb believes deeply in creativity itself as the teacher.  It’s her job—and passion—to encourage it.  One of her recent inspirations is that Our Lady of Hope students “Be Like”… and then leave it up to the children to identify with Saints who lived a life they want to reflect. Some choose St. Michael, others St. Peter, a few will look to St. Joan of Arc.  “I want to encourage the children to be Daring Disciples,” Ms. Neeb explains.  “I want them to walk through Lent knowing Jesus, and His Disciples, also walked through these holy days. Yet I also want the students to realize it took daring to be a Disciple of our Lord.”

“I’m there to encourage the students to dream big, live into their ideas, to become successful inventors of the lives they deserve.”

At the end of their walk? Ms. Neeb’s creativity has imagined a mirror in which her student can see themselves—imagine themselves as the daring disciples they have the potential to be.  The mirrors will be within picture frames.  The reflections shining proudly back will be the students themselves. 
 
Tammy Need
Instructional Coach
Our Lady of Hope
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