Dream Cities | Salt Lake City, UT
1155 S. Glendale Drive
Salt Lake City, UT 84104
Phone: 801-973-9494
Fax: 801-973-9499
Learning Center DirectorKristina Muckkmuck  usdreamacademy [dot] org |
Feature Story
On September 11, 2012, Miss America Laura Kaeppeler visited the U.S. Dream Academy at Dual Immersion to bring attention to the critical work we are doing to support children every day between the hours of 3 and 6, children who are at the highest risk of incarceration. Miss Kaeppeler chose the Dream Academy as her platform while competing for the title of Miss America and has been touring the country speaking and raising funds on our behalf.
While visiting Dream Academy, Ms. Kaeppeler took time out of her busy schedule to speak to the students of Dual Immersion Academy about the importance of dreaming big. She shared her story of the challenges she faced when while in school her dad went to prison. Ms. Kaeppeler encouraged all students to “work hard, believe in yourself and dream big.”
The event was designed to share the mission of the Dream Academy to community partners and many organizations stepped up. The local Chik-fil-a donated all of the food and two organizations, Amway and Southwest Beverage donated goodies for the gift bags. Chris Blackburn, a wonderful photographer and videographer donated his time to take professional pictures and video tape some of the event, Liz Merrill, Hair Stylist/Makeup Artist donated her time to do presenter’s hair.
Ms. Kaeppeler shared why she was interested in partnering with the U.S. Dream Academy, “this is so much bigger than I ever thought; I was blown away by the scope of your program; I feel lucky to be a part of it”.
Our History in Salt Lake City
In Salt Lake City, the US Dream Academy is located at the Dual Immersion Academy, a new charter school, established in 2007 southwest of downtown. The school houses approximately 350 students in grades K-8. The instructional program features a two-way bilingual education model with the aim of developing bilingual bicultural children. Content is taught in both English and Spanish to all children. Classes are constituted with approximately 50% native Spanish speakers and 50% native English speakers. The Learning Center in Salt Lake City earned the “Center of the Year” honor in 2008.
About Our Staff
Learning Center DirectorKristina Muck proudly serves the Salt Lake City Learning Center as Center Director. Prior to her employment at the U.S. Dream Academy, Ms. Muck served as Manager for a Community Learning Center and After School Program with the Salt Lake City School District. Ms. Muck, who earned a Bachelor of Science degree from Westminster College, committed to using her knowledge to help young people cope with difficult circumstances and learn to develop good habits that lead to a more positive future. |
Our Salt Lake City Partners in the Dream
Boy Scouts of America
Girl Scouts of America
Salt Lake County Aging - RSVP
Utah Mentoring Partnership
Utah Food Bank
University of Utah - Bennion Center
Upcoming Events
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