AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) is a nonprofit that changes lives by helping schools shift to a more equitable, student-centered approach. We train 80,000 educators annually to close the opportunity gap, so they can prepare all students for college, careers, and life.
Cristal graduated from West in May of 2018. That summer at the AVID Summer Institute, she shared her story with over 5000 teachers. The theme for the speeches was "I AM AVID." Cristal truly is embodies the mission and vision of AVID. She is now a student at Texas A&M University
AVID’s mission is to close the achievement gap by preparing all students for college readiness and success in a global society.