Success Stories

Calvin  – Graduated from Durant High School 2009. His post secondary goal was to join the Air Force. He is learning disabled. He went through the Take Action curricula. He mapped out his goals in great detail. He graduated from his Air Force basic just a few weeks ago. We have a picture of him in his uniform. He struggled with training but I believe the goals he created for himself helped keep him focused and on track. We have a great research paper he wrote for us on going into the military.

Brent – Graduated from Durant High School 2008. This is my son. He is more of a success story for Diana Kizer. Brent has mild cerebral palsy and is learning disabled. He became a part of Durant vocational work program his sophomore year in school. He transitioned to working on campus to working for a local business. He attended vocational workshops presented by Diana Kizer. (not sure what they were titled) His post-secondary goal has been to own or work in upper management of a successful business. His senior year he walked into Wal Mart, sat at their computer, filled out an application and was hired within 2 days as a cashier. He now attends Murray State Junior College where he is working on a degree in Business Management. He worked for Choctaw Casino as a cashier and then decided work for his own tribe, the Chickasaw in Thackerville at WinStar World Casino. He is a casino floor attendant. In his words, “I love, love, love my job”. He has already been approached by management to consider a supervisor’s position. He recently received a WOW award for going above and beyond the call of duty. He is now eligible for the employee drawing for a new truck, cruise, cash, Caribbean vacation and more. He plans on completing his business degree and hopefully have a management position with Chickasaw Enterprises.

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