They started with tiny backpacks, snack time giggles, and turtle feeding at Bear Hugs. Today, they’re curious minds and big hearts studying in universities across the world, from Montreal and London to Michigan and Chicago.
They still carry the confidence, kindness, and wonder that began in our classrooms. What stayed with them isn’t just what they learned, but how they were loved. The magic, the hugs, the friendships, and the feeling of being truly seen.