About Aspire
The Aspire Program is a
tuition-free academic and
leadership program that connects
Hathaway Brown School with
under-resourced public schools
around Cleveland. The program
targets high achieving girls
limited in opportunity because of
low family income and lack of
exposure to higher education. At
Aspire these students are mentored
by a dedicated group of high
school and college students whose
teaching talent is being
cultivated to bring new ideas and
change to our schools.
Developing Leadership Potential in Girls
Aspire targets motivated middle school girls who are limited in opportunity because of low family income and lack of exposure to higher education. Over the course of a three-year commitment
in middle school, Aspire girls participate in a variety of leadership-building activities in academic classes and exploratory workshops.
During high school, each Aspire
graduate is able to take part in
programming designed to make
college more accessible. Aspire
increases a girl’s awareness and
investment in her learning,
leadership, and choices.
Creating Advocates for Education
Aspire also offers high
school and college students an
introduction to teaching in an
innovative environment. Aspire has
recruited potential teachers from
the nation’s leading colleges.
These young people work together
with experienced teachers to
implement creative, engaging
classes. Aspire develops their
awareness of the components of a
high quality education, leading them to be effective
advocates for education and
to consider pursuing teaching as a career.
We welcome your interest in the Aspire Program. Please take a few minutes to learn about us through this web site.
