Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday continued to highlight School Choice Week by introducing the Tran family who utilizes the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account, ESA, program. Parents Michael and Kieu Tran have two girls: McKenzie “Kenzie” in 3rd grade and Kylee in 2nd, both at Northside Methodist Academy in Dothan.
“As we continue to celebrate School Choice Week, it is imperative that we remember, at the core, it is about providing Alabama families an opportunity to choose the education that best suits their child,” said Ivey. “With the help of the CHOOSE Act, McKenzie and Kylee are not only learning – they are thriving in an environment that helps them reach their full potential.”
For Michael and Kieu Tran, a smaller, more personalized approach to education is what they wanted for Kenzie and Kylee. They sought a close-knit, hands-on learning environment where their daughters could build strong relationships with their peers and teachers.
To other Alabama parents, Michael and Kieu advised regarding the CHOOSE Act, “It does not hurt to apply – if you can get the help to better your children’s education, why not take the chance?”
The Tran family stays busy with Kenzie and Kylee’s well-rounded interests. Kenzie is compassionate, caring and a perfectionist, and Kylee is more lighthearted, fun-loving and creative. Both girls enjoy reading, but where Kenzie enjoys soccer, ballet and jazz, Kylee prefers being crafty and playing the piano.
Michael and Kieu added, “We were committed to doing whatever it took to help our girls succeed. Every child learns differently, and a smaller setting with more focused instruction was the right fit for our family.”
Since moving schools, Michael and Kieu are more optimistic for their daughters’ future education. They have already seen meaningful improvements in learning, engagement and academic progress for both Kenzie and Kylee.
In recent months, the governor featured families from across the state, including Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy in Mobile, the Moseleys in Camden, the Carbonells in Birmingham the McDades and the Walkers from Montgomery and the Siemenses in Dothan, and said she will continue highlighting real Alabama families positively impacted by this school choice program.
For applications and more information about CHOOSE Act Alabama, visit chooseact.alabama.gov.
