Teachers go into their classrooms every day hoping to inspire their students. The special teachers realize that sometimes it is the students who inspire the teachers. One of those special teachers is Hope Academy’s History, Government and Psychology teacher, Jordan Mills. For Jordan, who is celebrating his 14th year with Hope Academy, the students are...Read More

When your teen is struggling, it can be difficult to know where to turn for help. That was certainly the case for Indianapolis lawyer Amy Ficklin DeBrota, whose son Eli had attended three different high schools without much success. She wasn’t familiar with Hope Academy, but when a friend who worked at the Indiana Department...Read More

While the holidays are commonly referred to as the most wonderful time of the year, they can also be a stressful, emotional, and triggering time of the year for many. The holiday season means festivities, parties, and celebrations galore. Which almost always guarantees plenty of food and drink. For those in recovery, the holidays can...Read More

19-year-old Yeimi describes herself as a hard worker and a continuous learner. It’s no surprise, considering what she has been through. Yeimi has had to fight for everything she’s wanted to get where she is today—and the journey has been an uphill battle. When Yeimi was a baby, her grandparents immigrated to the United States...Read More

I have been an educator for 41 years as a teacher, administrator, and instructional coach. I began teaching 9th grade English in Pulaski, Wisconsin when I was 22 in 1974. My teaching journey took me from Wisconsin, where I grew up, to Nishimachi International School in Tokyo, Japan, to Los Angeles Unified in California, to...Read More

Last month, we had the privilege to hear from Dr. Ben Wilson the Clinical Manager of Addiction Services at Aspire Indiana Health as a part of Hope Academy’s speaker series. His presentation focused on ways in which we can help end the stigma associated with mental health and substance use disorder. By definition, stigmas are...Read More

The significant grant will be used to enhance recovery supports and expand enrollment initiatives for Indiana’s only recovery high school. Hope Academy, Indiana’s only recovery high school, has received a grant in the amount of $50,000 from Healthcare Initiatives, Inc. This grant, which will be used during the 2021-2022 school year, will be instrumental in...Read More

We are excited to partner with our board member and Assistant Professor with the IUPUI School of Health & Human Sciences, Dr. Victoria Garcia Wilburn, on her research project, “Understanding Cravings and Triggers in Adolescents Attending a Recovery High School in a COVID-19 Era.” Dr. Victoria Garcia Wilburn and her research partner, Dr. Devon Hensel,...Read More

The 2021 Rise & Shine for Hope breakfast, presented by Strada Education Network, was a morning to celebrate! Guests heard powerful stories from a parent, Rob Wynne, and a student, Hayden B. We honored Dr. Tim and Dr. Becky Kelly with the Faces of Hope Award, and we listened to a heartfelt keynote speech from...Read More

Teenage years are a time filled with exploration and experimentation. Unfortunately, experimentation can sometimes have unintended consequences. When it comes to teenage marijuana usage, there are concerning short-term and long-term effects. As marijuana continues to become legalized in many states, its usage is becoming increasingly commonplace, leading many to believe marijuana is harmless and risk-free....Read More