Student
“I like that there’s not a lot of students here, so it’s quiet and calm. The snacks are good, and I like that I am able to chill whenever I need a break.”
Student
“I really like my staff here at my school. They help me learn, and they play games with me during my break. I like it when they help me with my work. I like coming here every day.”
Student
“I like learning here because I like using the computer and I get to listen to music on my break. Staff helps me a lot too!”
Student
“It’s really quiet here. I like seeing my friends and my staff knows how to help me when I’m frustrated or mad.”
Student
“The staff were really helpful to talk to whenever I didn’t have anyone to get advice from, and they helped me so much on anything and everything. I don’t think there was a time where everyone believed in me, but they believed in me. I loved that school and kind of still do to be honest.”
Student
“I was taught how to become better at my social skills. Also at the time, I was very shy and didn’t know how to even walk up to someone and say hi, besides someone I already knew. They helped me so much!”
Student
“I love my job. Everyday is a new adventure. Teaching students with unique needs is both rewarding and challenging. We have an amazing team of paraprofessionals and teachers who work together to meet the needs of our students. Collectively, we provide a calm environment. I can’t see myself working anywhere else.”
Teacher
“HBAC offers a calm and pleasant atmosphere with professional staff that genuinely care about the students!”
Administrator
“I love working at a school where you get to make a direct, positive impact on students daily. The program is making a difference because the staff see each student’s potential!”
Teacher
“The entire staff treated the students with utmost respect and dignity. Our administrators always gave the staff complete support and encouragement. I am very proud to have worked at HBAC.”
Former Teacher
“I have had the pleasure of working with Hunting Bayou Achievement Center for the past 7 years, and it has been an incredible journey. The program’s commitment to excellence and teamwork has made every day a rewarding experience. There are many things I like about working at HBAC, specifically the great leadership, friendly work environment and professionalism. I am grateful for the opportunity I have here and look forward to many more years of success with the program.”
Supervisor
“As a paraprofessional with over 35 years of experience working with children who have behavior challenges, I am grateful to be part of an organization that shares my passion for making a positive difference in young lives. Working here has allowed me to utilize my skills and experience to help students grow emotionally, socially and academically. Seeing their progress, no matter how small, is truly rewarding. I appreciate the supportive environment and commitment to empowering every child to reach their full potential.”
Paraprofessional
“I have 25 years of experience working with children of all ages, and 10 years as an IT technician which brings a unique blend of expertise to my role. By merging my passion for education and technology, I’ve successfully created engaging and innovative learning environments that help foster growth, creativity and digital literacy. HBAC is dedicated to guiding children in exploring their potential while adapting to the ever-evolving landscape of education and technology.”
Paraprofessional, IT Specialist
“The Hunting Bayou Educational Team has provided a life-changing experience for our students, families, staff and community stake holders. They’ve been instrumental in helping our students with self-regulation and tackling the issues that impeded success. Their team has had a lasting impact on the behavioral and academic progress of our students here in our district. Thank you HBAC for teaming up with us and for your continued, vital support.”
District Representative