Indianapolis recovery high school names longtime youth-focused nonprofit executive Jon Shapiro as its new director of fundraising and donor relations Hope Academy High School has named Jon Shapiro as its new director of fundraising and donor relations. In this leadership role, Shapiro will set the vision and strategic direction for achieving Hope Academy’s annual fundraising...Read More

If you want to know the story of Hope Academy Senior Easton Snodgrass, just ask him to show you his tattoos. His life’s history is mapped out in intricate artwork as a constant reminder, not only of where he’s been but also of where he’s going. His next stop is high school graduation, so maybe...Read More

A Hoosier native and Indiana University alum, Erin Bledsoe, spent years after college living in different states and building her successful career as a strategy and talent consultant for nonprofits, schools and businesses. When Erin and her husband decided to move their family to the Greater Indianapolis Area, she began to envision the impact she...Read More

Director of Development Mariann H. Williams, CFRE, Announces Retirement In 2016, fundraising veteran Mariann Williams was looking for an opportunity to broaden her professional experience in the nonprofit sector. At the time she had already accomplished a great deal of success in her career, serving as the development director at a fraternity and foundation for...Read More

Meet Joey, a soon-to-be Hope Academy graduate. His story, like many of our students, doesn’t follow a linear path, but the trials and tribulations were just part of the process to getting where he is today–11 months sober and well on his way to obtaining his very own high school diploma that he earned with hard...Read More

That’s the question everyone wants to know! They also ask: Why is Hope different? Will my student succeed? How do you support each student’s unique recovery and academic needs? Watch our latest video to get these questions answered directly from our recovery coaches, administration, staff and board members!Read More

Tylii, a Hope Academy freshman, was struggling with depression, drug activity and bullying. She knew needed more support in her school. So, how did she find Hope Academy? “It was a last resort,” she admitted. “I had tried various online schools and had failed attempts at going back to schools that did not give me...Read More

As a lifelong educator, Kathy Luessow understands more than most the effect a positive, supportive environment like Hope Academy can have on a student’s life. Kathy, who currently is the Director of Student Services at Perry Township Schools and member of Hope Academy’s Volunteer Marketing Committee, first got involved while teaching at Lawrence Township after...Read More

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