It all begins with an idea.Amber, a 6th grade student at Ripley Middle School, has made incredible progress this year- both in and out of the classroom.

When Denny first met his #CISTN program manager, Jennifer Misener, at Park View Elementary, he wasn’t interested in talking.

When Diana first came to South Fentress Elementary, she was quiet and sweet, with a big smile that stood out even on tough days.

At Clarkrange High School, freshman Bailey, has completely changed the way she shows up to school - literally and figuratively.