The EDGE Program by Markell Chess

04Jan10

When I moved here from New York it was a new beginning. When I was in New York, I didn’t like school, I wasn’t respectful, I was on my second strike and was just released from jail. I wanted to get my mind straight and finish my education, but it wasn’t possible through the Durham Public Schools. My mother was looking for a school on the internet and she found the EDGE website and called. I met two wonderful ladies, Ms. Evie and Ms. Fran and this was the start of my road to success. I didn’t know too much about the GED and the patience it would take to complete the program. Nothing I have accomplished in the last two months would have been possible without the support of the EDGE staff. As long as you show you are putting forth any effort they are behind you 100% and willing to help you in every way possible. It doesn’t matter who you are, where you came from or how much you actually already know, EDGE will give you a chance. Thank you for accepting me for who I am. Gradually something was lifted off of me and I started changing into a better person. Being a part of the EDGE family makes you feel loved and appreciated and most of all accepted for who you are. I don’t miss New York and I like who I am thanks to EDGE. I love my new family; they always bring a smile to my face.