They felt that the rule should not apply for her or students like her.  The student should be given the opportunity of marching with their class, receiving a certificate of participation, and retaking the test later to receive the diploma.  They presented a good argument so much that the Mississippi Department of Education  (MDE)  agreed; however, the Holmes County School Board failed to agree.

After much anger and frustration with the Holmes County School System and the Holmes County School Board, the Greer’s  said that they began to allow God to minister to their  hearts.  It was then that they began to heal and ask for forgiveness for those who simply didn’t know how to deal with matters as they were.  Their  beliefs now are that things happen for a reason and what happened to their family was pre-destiny.  It was at that moment that they  made a vow to help others in a way that they  were unable to help Takila.  Thus the Community Student Learning Center was born in the hearts and mind of desperate parents  who wanted to save others from the pain their family suffered. 

This bud of an idea has now blossomed into a full blown reality.  It started out as an effort to assist at-risk students who could not pass the state mandated tests, but now the vision has expanded to include:

Youth Programs:

                        Technology Discovery

                        Academic Enrichment (tutoring)

                        Summer and Sport Camp  

Adult and Senior Programs:

                        Enrichment and Literacy Training

                        Fitness and Wellness Training

Job Creation:

                        Home Buyer Education Program

                        Computer Repair

                        Printing Services

The Community Student Learning Center now has a great working relationship with the Holmes County School Board and Superintendent.  The executive director has also been hired as a team monitor member for the MDE Office of Special Education where she goes all over the state educating parents regarding their rights and laws as they relate to their child/children with special needs.                                                                                                                                                                          

Executive Director Greer says that her greatest support has come from her husband Leslie who encourages her to move forward and allow God to direct her path.  They see themselves only as an instrument being used by God.