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is an High School Equivalency Graduate and received his Diploma in 2025 after completing Begin Anew’s program.
David has overcome many obstacles, including his dyslexia that made the reading portion of the exam particularly difficult. David didn’t let that define him, but persevered and overcame the challenges laid before him.

is an High School Equivalency Graduate and received her Diploma in 2025 after completing Begin Anew’s program.
As a single mom of three, Crystal has always worked hard—sometimes holding down two jobs—to give her kids the opportunities she never had.
“Earning this diploma represents strength, growth, and a new beginning for our family.”

is an English Language Learning student.
She works in housekeeping at a hotel where she serves as a translator for guests who don’t speak English. If you get the chance to meet Josefina you will see her outgoing and wonderful personality!
She is excited about learning English and the opportunities it will open for her to communicate more clearly and engage with her community, family, and at work!

A few years ago, I came to Begin Anew as a volunteer at our Franklin campus, teaching English and helping lead a community group.
Teaching has always been part of who I am. I spent years as a college English professor before finding my way here, and last year I joined the staff at Begin Anew as the coordinator of our online program.
I can tell you the work matters, and none of it happens without people like you.
When you give to Begin Anew, you are the reason someone keeps showing up. You are the reason a tutor can sit across from a student who is ready to quit and say, “keep going.”

is a nine-time Emmy Award and multiple Associated Press Award-winning journalist who’s ready to wake you up in the mornings! She co-anchors WSMV4 News Today and also anchors WSMV4 at Midday/11:00. Holly will celebrate her 29th anniversary with WSMV4 in June. She's the recipient of the "Woman of the Decade" Impacting the Community Award from the Hendersonville Chamber. She graduated with Distinction of University Honors from Middle Tennessee State University. 
Holly is the spokesperson for the Tennessee Breast Cancer Coalition, and she has served as a "Big Sister" in the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Program and as a board member of the American Heart Association. She has served consecutive terms on the Heart Gala Board and on the Honors Executive Committee for MTSU's Honors Program. Holly is a motivational speaker for various Christian events. She and her husband teach Sunday School/Life Group at Long Hollow Baptist Church. They live in Hendersonville and have two sons--"the most incredible blessings" in her life.

is a worship leader and songwriter from Social Circle, GA. She relocated to Nashville in 2019 and currently resides in Franklin, TN. Victoria has a bachelor’s degree in Worship and Music Ministry and has served on church staffs, with local ministries, and international missions.
She enjoys building collaborative teams and empowers the next generation of worshipers. Since moving to the Nashville area, Victoria has worked on the Communications team at Brentwood Baptist Church and led worship for local churches and ministries, while writing and recording original music. Her songs are expressions of genuine worship and adoration of Jesus, filled with His hope, freedom, peace, and new life.
Victoria encourages others to consistently seek the Lord in surrendered worship and obedience. She also enjoys good movies, sports, coffee, beach trips, and spending quality time with family and friends.