Teala Gives Back

Teala, who has been in foster care through Casey Family Services Massachusetts Division since June 2000, is a senior at Lowell High School, where she is earning A's and B's and is a member of the math and science club. "She also works two part-time jobs in order to save money for college," according to an article by Cynthia Hogan, "but still makes time to help out younger kids in need - she tutors first-graders weekly, mentors fellow foster children monthly and routinely advises Casey on how to improve its services. Next year, Teala wants to study computer science at college and hopes to someday run her own consulting business."

Teala was featured in the August issue of Ladies Home Journal, a national monthly magazine reaching more than 5 million readers. The magazine's "Back to School" section highlights "Kids who beat the odds," a story about four high school students from across the country. "In the classroom and on the playing field, these super students are reaching great heights - despite considerable obstacles," reports Journal writer Cynthia Hogan.

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