
The RISE Center Team: Helping Children Learn, Belong, and Thrive
When a family wonders what the future holds for their child, the people who welcome them can make a lasting difference. Tonight, On the Road with Bankston Motor Homes, I’m introducing you to the RISE Center, Tuscaloosa at the The University of Alabama through my conversation with director Andi Gillen. I visited the classrooms and saw teachers encouraging curiosity, celebrating effort, and helping children with and without disabilities learn together. Andi shares the commitment behind that work, the Stallings family’s lasting connection, and how community support helps RISE serve children with…
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