Stories are the most powerful way for people to connect and share. Some of the most thoughtful testimony about the Expanded Success Initiative has come from the students at ESI schools. Click any of the videos below to hear students share their stories about ESI programs, schools, and teachers who have changed their lives and helped prepare them for the future of their dreams.
- Marlon Bernardez: Renaissance High School
- Marlon Bernardez:
Succeeding in the City Renaissance High School - Eddie Torres:
Transition to College - Eddie Torres:
Succeeding in the City
- DeQuan Jones:
Summer Bridge Program - Christian Nina:
Robotics Program
Thurgood Marshall Academy - Arkim Lynn:
Summer Bridge Program
HS for Law & Public Service - Darvin Hernandez:
Summer Bridge Program
HS for Law & Public Service
- Habeeb Lewis:
Building Resilient Outstanding Scholars
Eagle Academy
for Young Men
Student Activity - Aaron Caesar:
Peer Group Connections
Central Park East
Student Activity - Dylan Clarke:
College Visits
Brooklyn High School for Law and Technology
Student Activity - Ricardo Merlin:
Academic Support & “Brotherhood”
East Side Community HS
Student Activity
- Rashard Boyd &
Tyler Babb:
After School & Saturday Programs & Preparation
Bedford Academy
Student Activity - William Seda, Desmond Bryan, Marc Rivera:
Mentoring Program
Explorations Academy
Student Activity - Desean Maryat:
Man-Up Boy’s Leadership Teams
Teachers Preparatory HS
Student Activity - Jeisson Santana:
Peer Mentoring
New Design High School
Student Activity
