Priscilla Grijalva interviews Graham Thomas, Tennessee Achieves Deputy Director of Outreach. TN Achieves is a leader in the nation for college affordability and FAFSA completion efforts. TN Achieves recruits, trains and manages the volunteer mentors working directly with TN Promise students to alleviate barriers associated with higher education. Shout outs to: Quinton Clay (Northern Illinois University), Katie Ermert (Lasselle Elementary, Val Verde USD), Mark LeNoir (Val Verde USD), and Beth Arey (Evanston Township High School). "Reaching Higher" Song Lyrics and Music by: Jessica and Jackie Parry, Vocals by Emily Patterson (2015) TN Achieves: https://tnachieves.org/ Audio Edits by: Dan Reyes