The protagonist and founder of Westside Preparatory. A dedicated Chicago public school teacher who uses her life savings to convert her home into an alternative school for at-risk and learning-disabled students. She fiercely opposes bureaucratic state interference, refuses federal funds, and employs rigorous, confidence-building teaching methods. Her students ultimately excel on standardized tests, proving her educational philosophy works.
Founder and principal of the independent school.
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