Shacoria “Corey” Baldwin is one of the thirteen women who graduated from Bard Microcollege Holyoke in the spring of 2020. She is now pursuing her Bachelor’s degree in education and psychology at Mount Holyoke College. Outside of the classroom, Corey has her hands full. She is the mom of twin nine-year-olds, Jahmari and Jahmeir, and two-year-old Ezariah. When Corey started classes at Bard … [Read more...] about Corey’s Unique Path to Mount Holyoke
Student Profiles
Meet Lukiki Akola
Lukiki Akola began her journey at The Care Center after moving to the U.S. from Central Africa in 2015. Mother to four-year-old Emily, Lukiki is a speaker of seven languages, and her confidence in her own voice and writing grew over her time in Clemente and at Bard. Lukiki is excited to continue her education and has been accepted into Bay Path University where she will be working on her bachelors … [Read more...] about Meet Lukiki Akola
Meet Candice
One of the first graduates of Bard Microcollege Holyoke, Candice Pelletier is now completing her Bachelor’s degree at Smith College on a full scholarship. Like many women who find The Care Center, Candice’s path to college took a few unusual turns. Despite Candice’s straight A’s in high school, she could not find financial aid or scholarships she qualified for. She describes, “I gave up on high … [Read more...] about Meet Candice
Meet Julisa
Meet Julisa DeLeón, a young mother studying psychology at Mount Holyoke College. Julisa first learned about The Care Center in the waiting room of a health clinic. Having dropped out of college twice, first because of financial constraints and then when she became pregnant, the supports offered by The Care Center (daycare, transportation, meals) were compelling. She enrolled in The Clemente … [Read more...] about Meet Julisa
