May 4, 2026
A little paint. A little vision. A whole lot of creative energy. 👟
Andrew Jackson Middle School 6th grader, Parker, took his custom shoe business, ReCraft Kicks, to the SparkWV stage and earned 2nd place in the Small Business track.
Parker transforms gently used shoes into one-of-a-kind designs using art, airbrushing, and hand-painting.
With a heart for helping students have shoes that feel fresh, personal, and affordable.
From more than 70 business ideas across West Virginia to the finals stage in Morgantown, Parker showed what can happen when creativity gets moving.
Way to go, Parker!
Andrew Jackson Middle School 6th grader, Parker, took his custom shoe business, ReCraft Kicks, to the SparkWV stage and earned 2nd place in the Small Business track.
Parker transforms gently used shoes into one-of-a-kind designs using art, airbrushing, and hand-painting.
With a heart for helping students have shoes that feel fresh, personal, and affordable.
From more than 70 business ideas across West Virginia to the finals stage in Morgantown, Parker showed what can happen when creativity gets moving.
Way to go, Parker!