More students are living in emergency shelters, cars, motels, on the street, or in some other temporary housing situation than ever before. 

Public schools have identified more than 1.5 million children experiencing homelessness during the 2017-18 school year which is an 11% increase over the previous school year and the highest number ever recorded. 

Dr. Waller is the Homeless Liaison for her district and has been nationally recognized for her dedication to supporting students experiencing homelessness through their annual summer program, Project Lift-Off, which is a summer enrichment program for middle school students who are experiencing homelessness.