Ed Albright This is Me

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1. 1. www.lompochigh.org

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   Published on: 2/13/2008   Last Visited: 2/13/2008

   Ed Albright, Assistant Principal 742-3000

2. 2. Bill's Endorsements (Partial List) He's respected Statewide as well as locally:

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   Published on: 6/29/2005   Last Visited: 1/20/2007

   Edward Albright, Founder and Executive Director, Great American Dream Foundation, former Principal, Lompoc High School

3. 3. SantaMariaTimes.com

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   Published on: 1/30/2005   Last Visited: 1/30/2005

   Not all of the above are necessities, but going without them can lead to low self-esteem and a low level of dignity , something Ed Albright thinks are correlated to graduating.
   
   "I was one of those kids. I'm very, very grateful to community people who helped me be a part of a regular high school," said Albright, founder and executive director of the American Dream Foundation and teacher at Cabrillo High School.
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   "I want to get Santa Maria businesses involved," Albright said. "I want to eliminate the can'ts."
   
   After receiving grants from donors, Albright doles out money to each area high school , including Santa Barbara, Lompoc, Santa Maria, New Cuyama and Santa Ynez.
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   Some have dysfunctional parents or come from single-parent households, Albright said.
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   While some of the expenses aren't necessary for survival, Albright said they are keys to fitting in.
   
   "The goal is to improve attendance, achievement and behavior, the three cardinals that every school teacher and administrator wants schools to improve on," Albright said. "For the first time, these kids feel like they belong to a school."
   
   For more information on the American Dream Foundation or to find out how to donate, call Albright at 733-2897 or visit www.gadf.org.