Ann is an enthusiastic learner, who loves books and practices writing using a stick on the mud floor of their home. Ann sings sweetly to her dolls and never goes to sleep at night without saying her prayers.

Ann’s dad is a night guard and her mom is a manual laborer. Ann is the youngest of six children.

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Ann is an only child and lives with her grandmother. Her grandmother keeps chickens for a living. Ann is very intelligent, and enjoys babies and younger children. At school, she loves English and reading.

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Ann loves all things domestic, including playing house, and helping her mom with the cooking, laundry, and dishes. She even likes to help herd the goats. Ann’s idea of a perfect day includes riding a bicycle for hours and eating spaghetti for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Ann lives with her single mother, who is employed by the local butchery, and her grandmother. She is the only child.

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Annastacia has a shy, but playful personality, and is an absolute delight to be around. She loves to pretend to cook and enjoys dancing. Annastacia lives with her single mom, her grandmother, and two older sisters. One of her sisters, Mary, also attends Cornerstone.

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Benson’s favorite activity at school is playing soccer with his friends, both during recess and gym class. At home, he enjoys playing with his handmade toy cars. Benson lives with both of his parents and three siblings. His younger sister, Mary, also attends Cornerstone.

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One of David’s favorite activities is to build and drive his own toy cars. His favorite animals are goats and donkeys. 

David’s dad is a security guard and his mom is a housewife. David's younger brother, Joseph, also attends school at Cornerstone.

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Dennis is a cheerful boy, who especially loves driving Matchbox cars, and playing soccer with his older brother. His favorite animals are cats, baby goats, and sheep. At school, Dennis is fascinated by watching and learning from the other children. Dennis lives with his mom, stepdad, and two brothers.

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Dennis loves playing soccer and drawing with his friends. He is a bright student and especially enjoys learning new formulas in math class. Dennis lives with both of his parents and his three brothers. His younger brother, Makiel, attends LEAP Preschool.

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Eddy lives with both parents and is the 4th of 6 children. His younger sister, Tracy, also attends Cornerstone. Eddy is a hardworking student who loves English and reading. Eddy wants to become a bus driver.

He’s a hardworking student, who loves English and reading. Eddy wants to become a bus driver. 

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Elijah has big dreams of becoming an artist someday. He loves to draw, paint, and express his creativity whenever he gets the chance. He is a sweet-natured child, always ready to greet you with a smile. Elijah lives with his parents and 5 siblings. His older brother, Godfrey, and younger sister, Mary, also attend Cornerstone.

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Elizabeth has a special talent for singing gospel music. She loves pretending to be a chef.

Elizabeth’s dad is a bricklayer, and her mother is a manual laborer. She is the sixth of seven children. Elizabeth’s parents also care for their two grandchildren.

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Elizabeth has a very compassionate heart. She loves to make new friends, especially when they bond over playing with dolls. Elizabeth lives with her parents and sister, Mary, who attends school at LEAP Preschool.

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Faith lives with both parents and has four siblings. Her brother John Ngugi attends Cornerstone and her sister Joyjoyce Wairimu attends LEAP Preschool. Both of her parents are farmers, and her father also harvests sand.

Faith is attentive to detail. She loves singing, playing with dolls, and could listen to stories all day.

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Francis’ welcoming presence makes everyone feel at home. He loves to play with his sister and is a very observant and caring brother to her.

Francis lives with his mother and sister.

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Grace wants to become a teacher so she can help students like herself. She enjoys listening to music and dancing with her friends. Grace lives with her mother, older brother, and younger sister, Susan, who also attends Cornerstone.

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Grace is a bright girl who is studying hard to become a doctor one day. During her free time, Grace loves to read storybooks about foreign lands which she hopes to visit someday. Grace is the sixth of seven children in the family. Her older sister, Mercy, and younger sister, Maryanne, also attend Cornerstone.

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Grace is a confident and outgoing girl, the third born of four children in the family. Both of Grace’s parents work hard running small businesses; her dad sells fish, and her mother is a tailor. Her sisters, Mary and Naomi, also attend Cornerstone.

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Gyan is such a highly engaged student that he encourages his classmates to do the same. His warm and inviting personality makes those around him enjoy any task at hand, even the most difficult ones. Gyan lives with his mother and brother.

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Hanningtone’s teacher describes him as an inquisitive child. He is responsible and organized, keeping careful track of his belongings. At playtime, he never gets tired of sliding down the slides.

Hanningtone’s father is a teacher and his mother is a housewife. There are three children in the family, and Hanningtone is the second born. Hanningtone's sister, Beryl, also attends school at Cornerstone.

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Harrison enjoys all things playtime. He loves to play with Legos and use his imagination to create cars, buildings, and more!

Harrison lives with his mother and sister, Joy Wanjiru, who attends school at LEAP Preschool.

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Isaac is an excellent student, with intelligence beyond his years. He is eager to participate in class activities and quickly grasps new concepts. Isaac lives with both parents and has one older sister, who does not live with them.

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Jane has an extraordinary imagination. When paired with her creativity, she can do anything from building a spaceship on the playground to making an old story read as if it were the first time you’ve heard it. Jane lives with her mother and two siblings. 

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Joeb is always finding ways to be outside and active with his friends. His favorite sport is soccer and every day he is the very first person on the field to practice his skills with fellow classmates.

Joeb lives with his mother and two siblings.

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John is a shy boy who is happiest when he’s outside, jumping around or playing with a ball. He is an only child and lives with both parents. His mother is a manual laborer, and his dad harvests sand.

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John is very musically talented. He loves to play the drums, especially during times of worship at his church. John lives with both parents and has four siblings. His sister Faith Muthoni also attends Cornerstone and his sister Joyjoyce Wairimu attends LEAP Preschool. Both of his parents are farmers.

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At first glance, Joseph may seem shy and reserved, but once you get to know him, you will see his personality shine through. He is very attentive and observant, always soaking in his surroundings and new information. He jumps at the opportunity to try new things. Joseph lives with his parents and three siblings. 

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Joseph may be a future engineer. Figuring out how things work is an obsession of his. He adores toy cars and could drive them around for hours. At home, he is a talkative and willing helper, and enjoys cleaning the house.

Joseph lives with both parents, who are manual laborers. He is the youngest of four children.

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Josphat is very talkative, especially around his friends at school. He is a very talented singer and enjoys learning new songs that he can teach his family at home. Josphat lives with his mother and two siblings.

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Kelvin is very quiet. He is very talented at creating beautiful products from Legos and enjoys when he has time to himself to build. Kelvin lives with his parents and two siblings.

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Martin is known at home for cooking delicious meals with his mom and known at school for scoring goals on the soccer field. He is a talented boy with a determined spirit. Martin attends school with his sister, Joyce, and nephew, Ryan.

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Mary’s dream is to become a doctor. Even at her young age, Mary is unafraid of public speaking, frequently reciting poems and Bible memory verses to an audience. Mary lives with her siblings and cousins at their grandmother’s home. Mary’s cousin, Peter, also attends Cornerstone.

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Mary is an actress in the making. She loves to be the star in class when acting out stories and during fashion shows at school gatherings. Mary lives with her parents and four siblings. Her older sister, Mary Nyambura, attends Cornerstone and her younger brother, John Maina, attends LEAP Preschool.

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Mary is always on the move. She loves skipping rope, digging in her family’s small garden, and kicking a soccer ball around with her four big brothers. She has an artistic side too, and creates beaded bracelets or necklaces for her friends. Chickens and dogs are her favorite animals. Mary’s older brothers Godfrey and Elijah both attend Cornerstone.

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Peter can spark a conversation with anyone. He is outgoing, talkative, and always cheerful. He loves to play on the playground and ride bikes with his friends. Peter lives with his parents and five siblings.

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Peter is a playful and affectionate child. His teacher describes him as a good-hearted boy who can win anyone over with his smile.  Peter lives with his mother and his aunt. His mother works as a manual laborer on a construction site.  Peter is the third of four children.

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Princewill lives with his single mother and is the youngest of 6 children. Princewill is a talkative, joyful and energetic child who likes to draw. He loves racing matchbox cars, playing soccer, and creating home-made toys.

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Rahab is an introvert who prefers to listen instead of talk. She responds slowly and cautiously in new situations. At home, Rahab helps with the dishes and laundry. She is also skilled at making her own pull toys with recycled materials.

Rahab’s parents are farmers. There are six children in the family, and Rahab’s twin brother John and older sister Mary Wangui also attend Cornerstone.

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Ryan enjoys playing with all kinds of toys. At school, he especially loves playing with blocks where his imagination runs wild to build buildings, cars, boats, and even different kinds of animals.

Ryan lives with his parents and three siblings.

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Sammy likes playing soccer and helping at home by washing dishes. He dreams of becoming a carpenter one day. He lives with both parents and is the oldest of three children. His sister Shanice attends Cornerstone and his sister Shalyne attends LEAP Preschool.

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Shanice is the life of the party. She is bubbly, energetic, and a friend to all. Shanice especially loves to jump rope with her friends during recess. Shanice lives with both parents and her two siblings. Her brother, Sammy, also attends Cornerstone and her sister, Shalyne, attends LEAP Preschool.

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Stephen is a talented toy maker - he constructs his own toy cars from wire. He also loves to play soccer.

Stephen’s mother is a hairdresser, and his dad is employed as a waiter at a local restaurant. Stephen is the oldest of two children.

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Susan lives with her mother, and her older brother and sister. Her sister, Grace, also attends Cornerstone. Susan is the most determined student in her class and her persistence proves to be an advantage in the midst of any challenge she may face. Outside of school, she loves to dance with her friends.

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Tabitha lives with her mother and seven siblings. She loves to sing, jump rope and run. Tabitha's twin sister Naomi, older brother Joseph and younger brother Benson also attend Cornerstone.

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Tyra lives with her mother and younger brother.

Tyra loves to run long distances. Maybe it helps that her favorite foods are rice and spaghetti. She helps at home by washing the dishes. Tyra is talkative and smiles a lot. Her favorite subject is math, and her favorite animal is a zebra. 

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