Jane is a 16-year-old girl from Little Rock ECD who dreams of becoming a well-known doctor so that she can support her family and take her parents out of the slum. She is described as intelligent, articulate, and spiritual, drawing inspiration from her faith and family. The author believes that with the right opportunities and education, Jane will achieve her dreams of becoming a doctor, helping her family, and changing the world.

1. Little Rock Scholars
Jane is an intelligent, articulate, spiritual
sixteen-year-old girl. Her inspiration
comes from God, from her parents, from
her siblings, from Little Rock ECD.
We met her – along with other candidates
for the Little Rock Scholars program – in a
classroom lit only by natural light. The
photo doesn’t do justice to what a
beautiful young woman she is. We wish
you could see how expressive her face
and hands are – and how amazingly
articulate and inspiring she is.
“My parents did not finish We have no doubt that given the
school and people call opportunities and resources she
them names, which really deserves, she will do all she dreams of.
makes me sad. I would like She WILL become a well-known doctor.
to be a well-known doctor. I She WILL take her parents out of the
pray I will not die young so slum.
that I can work hard and
take my parents out of this It would be a privilege to send
slum. I know what is Jane to secondary school.
waiting for me in the future.
I know it will happen. We She WILL change the world.
must work hard to achieve
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