Braiden Sunshine is an aspiring musician who made it to the semifinals on The Voice season 9. He has recently written his first song, Reality and has been in numerous bands. Braiden has worked with Gwen Stefani, Selena Gomez, Rihanna, and Dolly Parton and has also had the experience of playing with Blues Traveler in Las Vegas. Braiden has numerous songs on YouTube and on iTunes that have charted nationally. He has explored many genres of music throughout his journey on the Voice and continues to do so now.

Dr. Lori Folk Barron is a neuropsychologist.

Miss Robyn is an 8th grade math and algebra teacher at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School where she has been teaching for two years.

We compiled advice from all the departing STEP 8th graders and are sharing it with everyone. We hope you take this advice and apply it to your road to success. Thank you for your continued support. Best of luck to the next class.

Representative Fritz came by our class and talked about her political career and what it took to be the person she is today. Her hard work and drive throughout her term was inspiring. We hope you get inspired as well! Enjoy!

We had the honor of meeting the Mayor of New Britain, Connecticut, Mayor Stewart via Skype. She brought a lot of insight of what it takes to be successful and a taste of what it takes to be a leader at a young age. Enjoy!