Alumni Highlights

Raven Moore Tevin Elam Jorden Alston Kaleb Coleman

Raven Moore, Class of

2014. I currently reside in Manassas, Virginia, and work as a health information specialist in the healthcare field. I am also a member of the United States Army Reserves and a graduate student at George Mason University, studying to obtain a master’s degree in healthcare administration and policy in May 2022. An Achievable Dream taught me to be persistent in achieving my goals no matter the obstacles I faced. Some of the most significant aspects of AAD are the relationships I created with students and teachers because I believe it is essential to have people in your life who know your journey and support you in your endeavors. I attended AAD from kindergarten to 12th grade, and it shaped me into the woman I am today. I am proud to be an AAD alumna!

Tevin Elam, Class of 2016.

In 2017, I enlisted in the United States Air Force, and I became a military working dog handler in 2021. I am currently stationed at Langley Air Force Base in Hampton. After seeing the soldiers during the morning program, I became inspired to serve our country. The morning program had a significant impact on my life, and repeating the daily affirmations helped me maintain a positive mindset through every obstacle I faced. An Achievable Dream is not just a great school. It is filled with staff who treat students like family. The staff at AAD are willing to go to great lengths to ensure the students have a bright and prosperous future. It means so much to me to know that I am a part of such a great group of successful people who have set a standard of excellence.

Jorden Alston, Class

of 2017. I graduated from Old Dominion University in 2021 and was hired at a nonprofit organization, ForKids. I got married in the summer of 2021 and have enjoyed marriage since! I still reside in the Hampton Roads region. An Achievable Dream taught me not to be afraid to ask for help and find the resources I need to succeed. I love that AAD felt like a family and that the staff genuinely cared about our futures. The value that AAD instilled in me that has stayed with me is that anything is possible with the right vision, passion, and resources. I feel honored to be an alumna of AAD—a meaningful place to me.

Kaleb Coleman, Class

of 2020. I graduated from An Achievable Dream in 2020, and I currently work at the Newport News Police Department in Property and Evidence. My most recent accomplishment is purchasing a new car! I often think about how the skills I learned at AAD, such as Speaking Green and professionalism, still help me. When I think of AAD, I immediately think about how much the faculty and staff care and the program’s many opportunities. The staff genuinely cares about all students. Everyone, including the cafeteria staff, custodial staff, and teachers, showed a genuine concern for every student that I don’t think you get at many schools. AAD is a tight-knit environment full of opportunities and room for growth. The surrounding community needs to know each Dreamer’s potential. I am proud to be a Dreamer and become the best version of myself each day to express my gratitude for everything AAD has done for me.