A Clear Path to Life Change – Veterans Day  2014

Recently, one of our “success stories” paid a surprise visit to school to express his gratitude for the guidance and support our faculty and staff provided him while he was an at-risk student at Willow Bend Academy.

At-risk students get individual help

Kyle came to Willow Bend Academy a brilliant young man with ambitions, but lacking the self discipline to pursue them.  He was emotionally broken, academically deficient, and an abuser of both alcohol and drugs.

After his behavior lead to a serious injury, he finally recognized the critical role of our faculty’s firm love, guidance, and unyielding discipline. He then took responsibility for his actions and shortly after, Kyle completed high school and entered the Marine Corps. 

Structured goal setting results in achievement and builds confidence

Kyle graduated, grateful for our not giving up on him, and returned today with the maturity and self-confidence that comes from the experience of having successfully completed military basic training.

He recently completed training and is now a Marine Corps air traffic controller with plans to use the military education benefits to complete a college degree and to contribute fully and responsibly to his country and to society.