Sweetly scented air welcomed us as we entered Cochran Elementary School, a place dubbed “Old Louisville’s Elementary School” and nestled in a 115-year-old building on Gaulbert Ave. Next came smiling faces. Children lined in perfect rows. Books, puzzles, and flash cards. It … Continued
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Hide and seek
A phrase that was uttered more than once and by more than one speaker during my Focus Louisville experience was “find your passion.” Shortly followed by “…then, act on it.” One could quickly identify those individuals who already have. Who … Continued
Open your eyes and find your passion
by Charissa Acree, Focus Louisville November 2014 – On a sunny Friday morning nearly eight years ago, I arrived in Louisville as a newly-minted college graduate with a head full of “big city dreams” and a Honda Civic loaded to … Continued
Student and artist overcoming obstacles with courage
by Sebastian Kitchen, Focus Louisville, November 2014 – His shirt and iPod caked in paint, Chimel Ford worked away on his latest painting. Chimel enjoys drawing and painting logos and brands – his take on pop art – a Hershey’s … Continued
Focus through a new lens
by Susan Miller, Focus Louisville – September 2014 – Too often we go about our daily lives, wake up, get the kids ready for school, go to work, pick up the dry-cleaning, go home, make dinner, do homework, get ready … Continued