2017 Essay Contest Winners

Since launching the essay contest during National Schools Choice Week in January, more than 300 Michigan charter school students have shared their stories with us on how their charter schools have helped to prepare them to succeed. Here are the winning stories:

High School Winners
Brandon Constantin

Brandon Constantin

10th grade, Arbor Preparatory High School
ESP: PrepNet
Authorizer: Bay Mills Community College

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Michelle Perez

Michelle Perez

10th grade, Advanced Technology Academy
ESP: Technical Academy Group
Authorizer: Lake Superior State University

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Laini Russell

Laini Russell

10th grade, The Paris Academy
ESP: P.A.C.E. Inc.
Authorizer: Genesee ISD

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Honorable mentions

Jordon Fleischer

Jordon Fleischer

10th grade, LifeTech Academy
ESP: Engaged Education
Authorizer: Eaton Rapids Public Schools

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Matelyn Yarbrough

Matelyn Yarbrough

11th grade, Jackson Preparatory & Early College
ESP: Self-managed
Authorizer: Jackson College

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Jadyn McLeod

Jadyn McLeod

9th grade, Kensington Woods Schools
ESP: Human Resource: Experts #1108 Inc.
Authorizer: Central Michigan University

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Middle School Winners
Moneebah Ashraf

Moneebah Ashraf

8th grade, Central Academy
ESP: GEE
Authorizer: Central Michigan University

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Paige Peterson

Paige Peterson

6th grade, Walden Green Montessori
ESP: Advanced Educational Services
Authorizer: Central Michigan University

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Lauren Werlinger

Lauren Werlinger

8th grade, Triumph Academy
ESP: NHA
Authorizer: Bay Mills Community College

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Honorable mentions

Kailah Sanderson

Kailah Sanderson

6th grade, South Pointe Scholars
ESP: NHA
Authorizer: Northern Michigan University

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Lilly Wright

Lilly Wright

7th grade, Byron Center Charter School
ESP: Charter HR Educational Services
Authorizer: Grand Valley State University

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Kayla Hardy

Kayla Hardy

8th grade, David Ellis Academy
ESP: Bardwell Group
Authorizer: Detroit Public Schools Community District

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