Today, I am grateful for Seminole High.

The opportunity to teach at the best High School in the country was a dream come true. I decided in 11th grade that I wanted to teach, after my AP Literature teacher made me fall in love with reading and writing. Sitting in that classroom I would envision myself helping students at Seminole fall in love with reading and the art of storytelling.

Teaching at Seminole was surreal for me. The staff was the most amazing group of people I’ve ever worked with and the students are all full of promise and energy. I absolutely loved every single day of my time there.

I am most grateful for Ms. Beasley for always looking out for me; Ms. Pearson, my high school friend turned high school instructional coach/friend; and Mr. Abney who is really not just an amazing AP but a genuinely great man.

I will be continuing my journey in helping youth get summer jobs, training, and internships. It was an unexpected opportunity, but I know that all things are working together for the good. In my interview I stated that I saw myself at Seminole forever, and really, I still do. I will still be of assistance to the students of Seminole, just in a different capacity and I am excited about the future of us all.

You all have inspired and blessed me more than you know. Thank you for accepting me, making me laugh, and showing me that I have so much to be grateful for - every day.

I look forward to seeing you all again but until that day, thank you for the memories dear and true.

Seminole High, all hail.