Khan Academy has changed my life

I am a single mom of 2 toddlers struggling after being laid off twice in the last two years due to slumps in the oil industry. I hold down two part time jobs and thought I could never go back to school. I need to test into the two remaining classes required to complete my AA degree, the test is to confirm understanding of college algebra.

I'm 33 I haven't even thought about Algebra since 2001 in high school. I was close to giving up because there was no way I could fit enough study time in with 2 jobs and 2 kids. Then I found Khan Academy. Every free moment I have, I open the app on my phone, get out my notebook and study. I'm retaining information and I feel so confident in ways that I have NEVER felt before.

I don't know if this will reach many of you, but to absolutely everyone involved in the process of making Khan Academy possible, thank you. You have not only changed my life but the lives of my children and I cannot truly express how grateful I am for the work you do. It's like having a personal tutor in my pocket. Amazing... I wish I could hug each and every one of you!

Laurie @KA

August 18, 2016 18:37

Catie, thank you so much for sharing your story with us :) It means so much to hear from people who are getting such amazing experiences from the work that we do! Comments like yours are why we come to work each day, and I've shared your story with the rest of the team.

So many congratulations on your progress so far, and best of luck in your continued studies! 🤗

-trek

August 18, 2016 23:26

Catie, I have to second Laurie's kudos to you. Hearing back from users like yourself are why I accepted volunteer positions with Khan Academy.

I hope you are at least as proud of your accomplishments as I am of them. We are providing content and a framework for learning but YOU are the one who is doing the work every day and proving to the world around you that nobody is too old to learn and that even in difficult circumstances, there ARE opportunities!

joslynn.clift

January 04, 2017 21:09

It has changed my life two!

Khan Academy has changed my life

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