HIPPY is teaching us to learn English as a second language!
Esmeralda Tejeda wrote in her letter about the Eufaula HIPPY Program: “This is my son’s 3rd year in the HIPPY program and even though I don’t speak English I can say that we learned some words to share...
View ArticleHIPPY develops a desire for learning!
Nina Williams states: “Since he has become involved in the program, he has developed an increase desire for learning and reading. …and has developed a greater sense of autonomy from the program as...
View Article“I Am So Proud of Myself!”
My name is Martine Williams and I am from the Gainestown community near Jackson, Alabama. I was enrolled in the HIPPY program by Mrs. Jane Sellers in 2007 with my 3 year old son, LaKenny Williams. He...
View ArticleHIPPY Was a Life Saver To Me
My grandson was in HIPPY and is now in a magnet school in Montgomery. His sister also enrolled in HIPPY at age 3. During her first year, I began to see changes in her personality. She began to talk and...
View ArticleBenchmarks
Had a Parent Educator relate a story to me the other day about her parent teacher conference for her kindergartener. The teacher was raving about how smart the little girl was and how she has met...
View ArticleA Pre-K Teacher’s Reflections
I am currently an Alabama First Class Pre-K teacher. I hold a B.S. in Elementary Ed. with adequate course work to allow me to teach in an Early Childhood classroom. I have been teaching 4′s and 5′s for...
View ArticleHIPPY 19th Annual Picnic at Oak Park
Montgomery HIPPY families and friends enjoyed a beautiful day in the park as they celebrated the 19th annual picnic. Friends of HIPPY volunteered and cooked delicious hot-dogs and hamburgers. Children...
View ArticleHIPPY Grads Graduate High School
Six high school senior, who were also Montgomery HIPPY grads returned to the graduation program to cheer HIPPY four year olds on as they prepare to enter kindergarten. The grads spoke one by one to the...
View ArticleOne mother’s love and dedication in the face of circumstances.
It’s my great pleasure to chair the state advisory board for HIPPY (Home Instruction for Parents of Pre-School Youngsters). This is a great pre-K program where parent-educators visit homes once a week...
View ArticleHIPPY Conecuh: This year he blossomed!
HIPPY Conecuh The Smith family came to HIPPY Conecuh through a referral from Evergreen Elementary. Luvika Smith, Aaron’s mother knew that her son needed some extra help with learning. Aaron came to us...
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