The Hockaday Experience
Institute for Social Impact
Crocheting for Good
Ava Hollins (Class of 2030) is a budding entrepreneur, with products that sell out in the Hockaday bookstore!
She crochets small items like Solace, which is a security blanket that fits in the palm of your hand. “It’s for young kids, or kids with special needs,” she said. “Anyone who fidgets a lot in class, this helps you relax and breathe without distracting others.”
She also crochets Worry Wonders, which are plushies you can cuddle. “They hold your worries,” she said.
Her mom taught her how to crochet, and she also crochets scrunchies. She recently won a Biz Kids expo for young entrepreneurs. “A portion of my proceeds go to support organizations for people with neurodivergence,” she said.
The Hockaday School
Within the private school community, The Hockaday School is an independent college-preparatory day school for girls from grades PK–12 located in Dallas, Texas. Students realize their limitless potential through challenging academic curricula, arts, athletics, and extracurricular programs so that they are inspired to lead lives of purpose and impact.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.
The Hockaday School does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or any other status protected by applicable law in the administration of its educational, admissions, financial aid, athletic, and other policies and programs.