“Once you understand your story and find a voice for what you do, you kinda fit in every space,” Comfort Fedoke. Discovering your purpose in a world full of influence is no simple task. Finding your voice in the midst of the noise can be even harder. But former Dallas ISD student, Comfort Fedoke was never meant to blend in — she was meant to stand out. Where others see challenges, she sees stepping stones. She leans into life’s uncertainty, running toward the winds of change with grace and confidence. This is the story of a woman who, on a…

Emmett J. Conrad High School JROTC cadets are returning to Washington, D.C. to compete in the JROTC Leadership & Academic Bowl. “It feels good knowing that the team and I did it once and twice in both branches of JLAB,” said Kyan H. “This is a first-time accomplishment for our school and the district.” Kyan, along with his teammates, Bryan R., Angel C., and Jordan P. are on their way to establishing a legacy of excellence for Dallas ISD JROTC cadets.  “Recognition at a national level brings pride to our program and inspires future cadets to strive for success. It…

Sonja Nix, assistant principal at Skyline High School, is finding creative ways for students in the special education program to learn life skills – virtual reality. With the use of repurposed computer programs and goggles, students in Vashti Mbah’s class are learning how to follow recipes, cutting and measuring ingredients, mixing them and cooking, just like they would in a real kitchen. “We partner with the culinary arts pathway to use their kitchen, but if the students have a catering event coming up, we can’t use it,” Mbah said. “But we have to keep teaching these skills. This is a…

Crystal Alexander, a manager in the Mathematics Department, is inspired by women who break barriers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. And, since becoming a math teacher with Dallas ISD, she is an inspiration to the next generation of trailblazers.  One of the ways she has done this is through the annual Dallas ISD STEM Expo—the largest STEM expo in Texas. After 11 years of managing the event, Alexander believes it is one of her greatest projects, exposing over 3,000 students each year to exploration and design within technology. She believes these events are crucial to inspiring the next generation…