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Amos has dreams of becoming a policeman when he grows up. His favorite animals are goats and his best subject in school is English. Amos loves to play soccer and helps at home by washing the dishes. He lives with his mom and is the 4th of 6 children. Amos' sister, Debra, also attends Cornerstone.

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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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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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Christine is an animal lover. In the words of her mother, “Whenever Christine sits down, there is a cat in her lap.” Christine enjoys making dolls out of discarded items and taking care of her family’s cows and goats. Both of Christine’s parents are farmers and she is the only child.

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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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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 younger sister Mary also attends Cornerstone.

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Esther is a sensitive and intelligent girl who enjoys helping with household chores and playing games with her friends. Her mother is a tailor and her father works as a public transport conductor. Esther is the oldest of two children. Her younger brother, Joel, attends LEAP.

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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 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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Hannah may be small in stature, but she has the biggest heart. You can always find her caring for others, especially those who are younger than her. At school, she enjoys playing on the playground and racing down the slides. After Hannah’s mother passed away, Hannah and her three siblings were taken to live with their grandmother. 

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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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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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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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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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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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Margaret is a lively and affectionate child whose favorite game is dodgeball. Learning people’s names is very important to Margaret. At home, she helps by sweeping and loves assisting in the kitchen. Margaret’s parents are both manual laborers. Margaret is the second of three children.

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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 brother Elijah also attends Cornerstone.

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Meshack takes a while to warm up to strangers, but once he is comfortable with you, he blossoms. He enjoys taking his family’s animals out to graze and is especially fond of donkeys. Meshack’s dad builds him toy vehicles out of wire, which he spends hours driving around. Fixing things that are broken is one of Meshack’s special talents. Meshack lives with both parents and is the only child.

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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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Samuel is the 7th of 9 children. He lives with both parents. His younger brother, John, also attends Cornerstone. If Samuel could be an animal, he’d choose to be a rabbit. Playing soccer and eating delicious food are his favorite activities. When he grows up, Samuel wants to be a chef.

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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 and younger brother Benson also attend Cornerstone.

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