Octavious’s story is marked by triumphs and tribulations that make up many students’ lives – but his journey is far from over.

JA Academy ignited a hunger for learning and success in Octavious that he hadn’t previously experienced. His classes and teachers were engaging with him, and he began to see the value of education and creating a path for himself.

In the midst of this forward progress, life outside of school became a bigger challenge than he imagined, and balancing the two began to put his future in question.

Hear more about how JA Academy helped keep Octavious on track, and support him through it all: