Established in 1995, Dare to Dream (DTD) is a nine-month, elementary-school-based program that boosts self-esteem in children by providing them access to positive role models. Co-sponsored by the Harris County Juvenile Probation Department, DTD uses interactive math and science curriculum, as well as career discussions with astronauts and other professionals, to get students thinking about their futures and exploring the exciting possibilities. 

The program kicks off each year with a personal visit from Bernard Harris, who distributes cards with his personal credo – the ABCs, which stands for ”I can Achieve, if I Believe and Conceive my dream.” During the first semester, bi-weekly curriculum is designed to teach students about respect, responsibility and other values. Second semester curriculum focuses on introducing students to interesting and exciting career fields. Volunteer juvenile probation officers visit the schools regularly, reinforcing Harris’ message of the ABCs, as well as the need for self-esteem, responsibility and getting along with others. During the entire year, students also perform at least two community service projects. They maintain journals throughout the entire year, which are monitored by school officials for progress. In the end, DTD results in students having an increased desire to stay in school, dreaming of successful careers and setting their goals for achievement. Email us for more information.

Dare to Dream 2008-2009 Schools
Atherton Elementary (CIS)	Briar Meadow Charter School
2011 Solo Houston, Texas 77020 Phone: 713.671.4100 Fax: 713.671.4104 Albert Lee Lemons, Principal Karren Edwards, Project Manager  kedwards@cis.houston.org Phone: 713.676.0165 Cell: 832.588.1433  kedward3@houstonisd.org Veronica Davis, Assistant Sharon Blacklock, Juvenile Probation Officer Phone: 713.222.4336 E-Fax: 713.437.8422	3601 Dunvale Houston, Texas  77063 Phone: 713.458.5500 Fax: 713.458.5506 Peter Heinze, Principal Rosa Woodfork, Sponsor rwoodfo1@houstonisd.org Steve Levine, Sponsor  silevine@sbcglobal.net Phone: 832.867.2721 Rhonda De Los Santos, Juvenile Probation Officer rhonda.delossantos@hcjpd.hctx.net
Burrus Elementary School (CIS)	Cage Elementary (CIS)
Fine Arts Magnet 701 E 33rd St Houston, Texas 77022 Phone: 713.867.5180 Fax: 713.867.5182 Jessie Woods, Principal Emilio Herrera, CIS Project Manager eherrera@cis-houston.org Phone: 713.426.3480 Kimberly Scott, Assistant Angela Gabriel, Juvenile Probation Officer	4528 Leeland, Houston 77023-3047 Fax: 713.924.1704 Dr. Jose Covarrubia, Principal Rose Amaro, Project Manager CIS Phone: 713.926.7061 Pager: 281.267.9938 ramaro@houstonisd.org Ms. Sanez, Teacher Myrta_Fariza, Juvenile Probation Officer myrta.fariza@hcjpd.hctx.net
Carroll Academy for International Studies (Aldine ISD)	Chambers Elementary (CIS) (Alief ISD)
423 W. Gulf Bank Road Houston, Texas 77037 Phone: 281.878.0340 Resie Wilson, Principal   Magnet Coordinator and Sponsor   Phone: Cell: Tangela Griggs, Counselor Dalila Penaloza, Juvenile Probation Officer dalila.penaloza@hcjpd.hctx.net Phone: 713.228.2035	10700 Carvel Lane Houston, Texas 77072 Mary Hodges, Principal Stephanie Houston, Assistant Principal Phone: 281.983.8313 Fax: 281.983.8493 John Perry, Sponsor Nohemi Sanchez, Sponsor Office: 281.498.7206 Cell: 713.410.2678 Juan Ibanez, Juvenile Probation Officer juan.ibanez@hcjpd.hctx.net
Foster Elementary	Klentzman Intermediate (CIS)
Donna Glover Intervention Specialist 3919 Ward Houston, Texas 77021 Phone: 713-746-8260 Fax: 713-746-8263 Email: dglover1@houstonisd.org	(Alief ISD) (5th and 6th) 11100 Stancliff Houston, Texas 77099 Syble Ned, CIS Project Manager saned@alief.isd.tenet.edu Nicolette Martinez Harris, Case Manager Sonya Vader, Principal Phone: 281.983.7837 Richard Evans, Juvenile Probation Officer richard.evans@hcjpd.hctx.net Raymond Livingston, Juvenile Probation Officer
L.E. Monahan Elementary (Sheldon ISD)	Royalwood Elementary (Sheldon ISD)
8901 Deep Valley Houston, Texas 77044 Phone: 281.454.2900 Fax: 281.454.2975 Brenda Emanuel, Principal Phone: 281.454.2900 bemanuel@sheldon.k12.tx.us Enita Brumfield, Assistant Principal Cindy Campbell, Sponsor Coordinator of Counseling & Guidance Services Phone: 281.729.2081 ccampbell@sheldon.k12.tx.us Janet Price, Counselor Phone: 281.454.2922 jprice@sheldon.k12.us.tx	7715 Royalwood Drive Houston, Texas 77049 Phone: 281.454.2700 Kristi Amarantos, Principal Phone: 281.454.2700 kamarantos@sheldon.k12.tx.us Sheila Mixon, Assistant Principal Jamie Shields, Counselor Phone: 281.454.2754 jshields@sheldon.k12.tx.us Florisel Sierra, Juvenile Probation Officer

DARE TO DREAM by Carole Allen

Refusing to believe the odds were against him, Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr., rose from humble beginnings to the height of success as an astronaut, physician and entrepreneur. As a child from a broken home, he found encouragement from his mother and family to pursue his education as a physician and later as an astronaut. Harris not only flew two Space Shuttle missions, but became the first African-American to walk in space. His drive for achievement is only topped by his passion to help youth follow in his footsteps through the "Dare to Dream" program. The remarkable achievements of Dr. Bernard A. Harris, Jr. are an inspiration to everyone.

Pages: 44
Subject: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology
Book Format: Portrait 8.5 x 11
Reading Level: 1 - 12
Age Level: 7 - 18