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Valerie Groth

the education dreamer—presented by 900 North Michigan Shops

Published December 07, 2016 by Chicago Reader in I AM CHICAGO,People Issue 2016 #LIVE900, #SHOP900, #sponsored, education, residential schools, Ryan Banks Academy, schools, social workers, Val Groth, Valerie Groth
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Valerie Groth is a former Chicago Public School social worker and now the founder of Ryan Banks Academy, a nonprofit dedicated to building the first residential school for underserved youth in Chicago. The Academy will open its doors in time for the 2017-2018 school year and seeks to impact the lives of students through a rigorous college and career preparatory education, a supportive boarding program, and a focus on personal development in a positive environment. In addition to her work with Ryan Banks Academy, Valerie also runs a life coaching practice where she works with clients from around the world on overcoming fear, gaining self-confidence, and making massive positive transformations in their life. She has a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Master’s in Social Work, and Master’s in Educational Leadership.

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Published on December 7, 2016

Tagged In: #LIVE900, #SHOP900, #sponsored, education, residential schools, Ryan Banks Academy, schools, social workers, Val Groth, Valerie Groth

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