About Us

Hope Through Education, Inc.

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Hope Through Education, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization on a mission to create educational opportunities for under-resourced students with a focus in science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics.

We are committed to developing, mentoring, and supporting under-resourced students to plant seeds for the future. We do this through advancing innovative educational opportunities for students, parents, teachers, and corporate partners.

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Amy Akins, Ed.S. - Executive Director

Ms. Akins started her career in education in 1986 and was a math teacher in public, private, and Department of Defense schools for over 20 years.
She has a Master’s degree in Education and a Specialist’s degree in Educational Leadership and worked as a school administrator for ten years. Ms. Akins has a passion for bringing STEM curriculum opportunities to students and working toward all children having the access to community resources to expand their ladder of opportunity. She is thrilled to be working with Hope Through Education to assist in this mission of making a difference in the lives of children.