This Year's Academy for Global Outreach Developments Home Education Exemplars

Throughout the school year we acknowledge exemplary students within our Academy for Global Outreach Developments Home Education program. So far this year, the Exemplar award has been given to two hard-working students, 11th grader Rebecca Lubega (Uganda) and 7th grader Esme García (Morristown, TN). These young ladies are both full-time remote learners, attending classes virtually through our hybrid classroom setups.

Photo of Rebecca cooking. In her Directed Studies project Rebecca had to practice such project management skills as budget creation, researching local food sources, directing a team, and hosting a meal time that promoted meaningful conversation. Participants reported it was a rich and wonderful event!

In the Fall 2023 semester, Rebecca Lubega stood out to her teachers for taking ownership of her education with responsibility and enthusiasm. She had outstanding attendance in her classes and engaged course content with questions. Rebecca contacted her teachers regularly to stay on top of class work. As a Junior she did an outstanding job on her Directed Studies project, exploring the relationship between culture and food and how history has shaped those connections. This project culminated in a meal she prepared and hosted for her church community, organizing volunteers, and sharing with her guests about the things she learned throughout the process. Rebecca has shown great determination to succeed and we are so proud to acknowledge her accomplishments.

Photo of Esme w/ elderly lady. Esme participates in community service in Morristown, as part of her holistic Academy education. This month, she helped with several grocery deliveries to low-income diabetics who have special dietary needs.

Esme is in her first year with The Academy for GOD, and she has demonstrated resilience and faith in adjusting to a completely online school program. This spring in particular, her teachers have noted Esme’s consistent contributions in class, and her diligence to submit timely work. She has shown humility and positivity, persevering in her classes and making new friendships. Esme has truly had to practice faith in the Lord, and trust in her parents and teachers in this season, and we are happy to celebrate her!