Hensley is a 3rd grader at East Elementary School in Anadarko. She has been a Communities In Schools Mid-America Student since her Kindergarten year. Leah, Hensley's mom, says, "Hensley has developed better study skills, improved in her reading and math, gained more confidence, and improved her social skills. [Her SSC] has also piqued her interest in learning more about her Native American Heritage. All I can say is you've had a very positive impact on Hensley, and we are very thankful for that." Hensley is a proud member of the Kiowa Tribe of Oklahoma and is discovering her culture and traditions. Her Student Support Coordinator, Theresa Plata, says, "I have had the pleasure of watching her grow into herself and have more self-confidence. She has a quiet, reserved side but make no mistake, this little girl is a powerhouse and represents herself, her school, family, and tribe with pride."
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