Success Stories
Stories about REAL Kumon students and their success in school and beyond.
Kumon Student’s Documentary Earns 2020 C-SPAN StudentCAM Contest
Monday July 6, 2020
Katherine Padilla – a.k.a. “Nanimakamae” 16 years old, Kumon Math Program Completer
For a second year in
a row, Katherine Padilla and her peers were recognized for their political
documentary submitted into C-SPAN’s StudentCAM Contest. After placing second
last year, these talented students earned the title as
Young Golf Star is Setting Records On and Off the Course
Monday June 22, 2020
Image Courtesy of The Monssoh Family
Axel, 8-years-old, Math Level E & Reading Level EI
Ever since Axel picked up a plastic golf club and began
hitting balls in the hallway of his home at the early age of one,
Nandini: How Academics is the Heart of Her Success On and Off the Track
Friday June 19, 2020
Nandini
Breggin, 14 years old, Math Level O
There she was, 14-year-old
Nandini Breggin at the Annual Awards Banquet sponsored by NASCAR. Nandini was presenting her five-minute acceptance speech to
over 1,000 people in attendance after being recognized as the 2018
Colorado National Speedway Track Champion in
Star Student Channels Her Determination to Perform Her Best
Wednesday June 10, 2020
Nancy, 12-years-old, Math Level J
At 12-years-old, many
would say that Nancy’s values are aligned with those of adults more than twice
her age. While many of her peers count down the minutes to the end of the
school day, Nancy uses that time to challenge herself