After he earned a doctorate in English, Harris devoted his life to teaching. He believed in the power of education to enhance and change lives, so he encouraged children to pursue higher education not only to improve their job prospects, but to awaken them to the world. The Leonard family began their long association with C.A.S.E.™ when Harris and his wife, Trina, adopted two children who were in the Montgomery County foster care system. The Leonard family has worked with C.A.S.E. for 20 years.
Yasmin is the first in her family to go to college.
Yasmin entered foster care when she was 17 years old. Yasmin was a great high school student and worked hard to maintain her A/B average throughout her high school years. Yasmin’s foster parents remain active in her life and continue to be positive parental role models for Yasmin.
Yasmin was accepted to Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) and plans to obtain certification in the electrician field and take English and business classes. Yasmin is dedicated to obtaining her education so that she can provide for her two small children. Yasmin wants to show her two small children that a woman can be successful as a mother and have a career to do what she likes while also helping to provide for her family.
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