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I was born in Newport News, Virginia
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Elementary School
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Helping People
During my third grade year, a lot of friends would come to me with a lot of problems that they were having. I was always there for them if they needed someone to talk to. That is when I realized that I wanted to help people. Picture taken by Amy Lucas, May 2009 -
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Middle School
I attended middle school at Crittenden Middle School in Newport News, VA -
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High School
I attended Heritage High School in Newport News, VA. -
Internship
I completed an internship at Carver Elementary School. I decided that I no longer wanted to become a teacher, but I did want to work with children in a school setting. Picture taken by Amy Lucas, May 2009 -
High School Graduation
I graduated from Heritage High School with an Advanced Diploma and in the top 20. Picture taken by Amy Lucas, June 2009 -
Community College
I began my first semester at Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, Virginia. I began studying social sciences to get my basic classes finished. Picture taken from http://www.bkstr.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10662&langId=-1&catalogId=10001 -
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Thomas Nelson Community College
I attended Thomas Nelson Community College in Hampton, VA. -
Hilton Garden Inn
I began my job working as a front desk agent at a hotel. Since I work at a hotel, I meet new people all of the time. I have became more aware of politics as a way to make conversation with the guests. I have also learned a lot of people skills while interacting with all kinds of people. Picture taken by Amy Lucas, November 2013 -
Old Dominion University
I began my first semester at Old Dominion University majoring in Human Services. Picture taken from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Dominion_University -
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Old Dominion University
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Park Place
I began volunteering at Park Place which consists of an after school program. I helped student's with their homework as well as helping with art projects. Picture taken by Amy Lucas, May 2009 -
Phoebus High School
I began volunteering at Phoebus High School as an advocate a part of the CARE Now program. I sit in the classroom while the teacher is teaching and help students if I see them struggling with their work. I also teach weekly lesson plans on character traits, which has helped me get over my fear of public speaking quickly. Picture taken by Amy Lucas, November 2013
