I learned the importance of leading by example and teaching with justice.

A lot of times the system causes our sisters and brothers to be forlorn and out of pocket, but that’s not their fault.  If you give them the tools, they will rise to the challenge. They want to succeed.

I want to be what I had growing up as an educator, so I want to instill that sense of pride and expansive knowledge.

I want to see more Black teachers!

My ultimate vision is to have more Black educators in cities that may not be predominantly Black.

I think it is important for Black youth to pursue a career in the education industry because I see it as an investment for the future of our people.

Working with the Center for Black Educator Development pushed me to expand my views on literacy and inspired me to take a course on literacy when I returned to school. 

Overall, being an SLA has increased my passion about the education of Black children and pushes me to do well in my own life in order to contribute to the well-being of my community.

I see Freedom Schools Literacy Academy as an opportunity that is a door that leads to a corridor of more doors.