‘A little surreal’ Local mom and two kids graduate at the same time
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - A Kansas City mom earned her diploma at the same time as both of her children.
Ambra Isenberg and her two children, Ethan and Liz, all received their degrees this May. Ambra received her master’s degree in biomedical science, Liz received her associate degree in graphic design, and Ethan received his high school diploma.

Mom Ambra Isenberg spoke on how she’s juggled planning both of her children’s graduations on top of her own.
“We were all taking finals at the same time, it was a little crazy,” said Isenberg.

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Luckily, for Ambra and her two children, all 3 graduations fell on separate back-to-back weeks.
She gave an important message to busy moms who also want to achieve their own goals.
“It’s tough, but it’s achievable,” said Isenberg. “These kids were always there for me and giving me a little bit of grace when I needed it.”

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