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When Ali taught our children, she gave a project to our daughter and it turned into a multi-week passion project that involved our daughter, Ali, and a friend and incorporated clothing design and duct tape. It was fun, inspiring and certainly memorable and it was that passion for art that Ali gave our daughter that helped make a wacky idea a reality. Every time we talk, her artistic passion and belief in a fair and just society give me inspiration that there are people and educators out there who can positively help youth and adults get in touch with their talents and humanity. 

–Neville Smythe, parent and former Dutchess Day School trustee