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Wishing Mr. Jensen a Happy Retirement

by Ty Spisak / Uncategorized / No Comments / December 6, 2021

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

Stigma and Why the Words We Use Matter

by Ty Spisak / Uncategorized / No Comments / December 3, 2021

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

Hope Academy Receives $50,000 Grant from Healthcare Initiatives, Inc.

by Ty Spisak / Uncategorized / No Comments / December 1, 2021

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

Researching Cravings and Relapse Triggers

by Ty Spisak / Uncategorized / No Comments / November 16, 2021

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

2021 Rise & Shine for Hope Event Recap

by Ty Spisak / Uncategorized / No Comments / November 11, 2021

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

The Dangers of Youth Marijuana Use

by Ty Spisak / Uncategorized / No Comments / October 24, 2021

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