Breakthrough Boston

Breakthrough Boston is an afterschool school program created for low-income students, students of color, and first generation students who face unique challenges to achieving enough academic success to attend a four-year college. I always look forward to volunteering for this organization photographing their summer school program, capturing the excitement and enthusiasm the students and teacher fellows have for this unique program.

A group of five diverse young people posing in a school cafeteria, with a large mural of children painted on the wall behind them.
Portrait of a young man with a serious expression, wearing a black camo hoodie, gold chain with a 'D' pendant, diamond earrings, and his hands crossed over his chest, against a dark blue background.
Group of diverse young people forming a tunnel with their hands over a yellow school bus, standing outdoors on a sunny day.
A young woman with styled black curly hair, wearing a beige turtleneck under a floral blouse, standing against a dark blue background with her arms crossed, looking at the camera with a slight smile.
Three young women sitting at a table in a busy modern indoor café or food court, engaging in conversation with drinks and snacks in front of them.
A young Black man with short curly hair, wearing a gray t-shirt with white text, sitting in a classroom or indoor space near a window, looking slightly to the right.
A group of five young boys smiling and posing together in a classroom setting, with some making gestures. They are seated at a table with books and other classroom items visible.
A young man with curly hair smiling and holding a closed laptop in his arms, standing in a classroom with other students and tables.
A group of children sitting in a classroom, with one girl in the center laughing and touching her hair, surrounded by classmates who are engaging and smiling.
A young girl with glasses and braids, wearing a black tank top, gray sweatpants, and colorful bracelets, is sitting on the yellow and blue staircase at New Minerva High School, beside yellow brick wall and blue railings.
A classroom scene with a teacher and students. The teacher, wearing a red hoodie, is standing on the left side, while a girl is standing and speaking to the group. Several students are sitting at desks, listening and looking at the speaker. The class
A young woman with curly dark hair, glasses, and earrings, smiling and looking to her left. She is sitting at a desk with papers, a pencil, and a yellow container, in a classroom setting with other students.
A teacher assists a student during a classroom activity, with students seated around a table, some reading papers, in a brightly colored classroom with green walls.
Two young girls standing and sitting in a classroom, engaged in conversation. One girl leans against the wall, holding a hat, while the other sits on a table, holding a book. Several students are seated at desks, working on assignments. A window with
A young woman with braided hair and hoop earrings sitting at a table, holding a photograph in one hand and a pencil in the other, looking at the photo in a classroom.
An indoor gymnasium filled with children and teenagers playing basketball and other sports, with a large colorful scoreboard and a court divided by a high net.
Group of diverse children and teenagers sitting at tables in a school cafeteria, with an adult smiling in the background.
Teen boy with a basketball, giving a fist bump to a young man near a brick wall, with others around in a school or community setting outside, parked cars in background.
A young woman with curly black hair, glasses, and braces smiling while sitting at a table in a classroom with a colorful bulletin board in the background.
A teacher assists two students in a classroom, one holding a pink marker and the other writing on paper, with papers, colorful pens, and a bottle of juice on the table.
A group of four diverse teenagers gathered around a table in a school hallway, looking at a pink notebook with curiosity and interest. One girl with light skin and brown hair, wearing a blue t-shirt and carrying a blue backpack, is leaning over to lo
A group of diverse children sitting at tables, participating in a classroom activity with some raising their hands, and an adult standing in the background with a water bottle, in a colorful school cafeteria or classroom.
A young girl with short curly hair, wearing glasses, a yellow headband, and a sleeveless top with a colorful butterfly pattern, laughing and interacting with someone in the classroom.
Students in a school hallway near lockers, with some talking and using a cellphone, colorful lockers, and students with backpacks.
Group of four young women sitting at desks in a classroom, laughing and holding up whiteboards with drawings, with more students and classroom decorations in the background.
Students sitting and chatting at desks in a classroom, some laughing and smiling, with classroom decorations and supplies in the background.
Young people on a yellow school bus reaching out to a crowd below, smiling and waving during daytime, with trees and power lines in the background.
Young woman with dark curly hair and earrings sitting at a table, working on a project with yellow straws and red scissors, in a classroom with bright lighting.
Three young people sitting at a table in a classroom, smiling and engaging with each other, with a laptop in front of them.
Young man with curly hair, glasses, and headphones around his neck sitting in a classroom with other students.
Group of young people gathered around a table with a creative project made of colorful sticks and a bag of snacks. Some are squatting and others are standing, engaging with the project. Blue curtains are in the background.