"India White’s path has led her from living in a homeless shelter to becoming a leader, motivator and mentor. Born the 9th of ten children to an alcohol addicted mother, India faced physical and emotional abuse at home and the daily uncertainty of living in poverty. India left her home while in high school and moved to a homeless shelter. India continued to persist in her high school endeavors, graduated, attended the University of Florida and, against all odds, received her college degree. She now teaches algebra and geometry in Alachua County. "Without my mentor and Take Stock in Children, I would probably be on welfare for the rest of my life. I would have become a statistic,” said India. "I went from being homeless to being a teacher. There is just no way to say thank you for all that the Take Stock in Children program has done for me."   ...Watch Video