
Welcome To The Elevated Hope Project - EHP001
Welcome to our first podcast! In this podcast, we're sharing incredible stories of resilience and transformation from current and former students who have faced and overcome tremendous obstacles. A year ago, I got excited about starting this and even bought all the equipment, only to let it sit collecting dust—typical me! But here we are, with the goal of inspiring teenagers, parents, and educators through stories of perseverance, hope, and personal growth. These stories highlight not just academic struggles, but the journey of overcoming challenges and finding success through hard work, patience, and dedication. We'll also dive into the significance of alternative education programs and dropout recovery efforts, showing the powerful impact they have not only on individuals but on society and the economy as well. It's about creating communities of support and connection, where students learn life-changing skills beyond academics. If you’re a current or former student with a story to share, we’d love to hear from you.
(0:00) - Intro
(1:03) - Gratitude
(6:54) - Introductions
(13:35) - Why???
(18:33) - Why stories matter
(25:16) - How we help - mentors/teachers/faculty
(29:04) - Transformation
(32:50) - Conclusion
Elevated Education is committed to providing disengaged teens with hope, opportunity, and support to re-engage in their education and pursue their dreams.
Connect with us on social media:
https://www.instagram.com/elevatedteens/
https://www.instagram.com/eastpointehs.az/
https://www.instagram.com/acceleratedlearningcenter/

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Frequently Asked Questions
The Elevated Hope Project is a podcast by Elevated Education that shares real stories of students who have overcome challenging life circumstances to graduate high school. It highlights resilience, perseverance, and the power of education to create change.
The podcast is produced by Elevated Education, an organization dedicated to helping students succeed academically and in life. James Meehan, Chris Meehan, and Sarah Spangler are the hosts!
Our guests are students who have faced adversity—such as poverty, family struggles, or difficult environments—and found a way to persevere and graduate high school. Each episode features a personal journey of resilience and triumph.
The Elevated Hope Project covers topics such as:
- Overcoming personal and academic challenges
- The impact of mentors and support systems
- Strategies for staying motivated despite obstacles
- How education changes lives and creates opportunities
You can listen to the Elevated Hope Project on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube!
If you have successfully graduated from one of our schools, we'd love to hear your story! Fill out the form below and we'll be in touch!
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Yes! If you know a student with an incredible story to share, fill out the form below and we'll be in touch!