I serve as a College Advisor and Seminar teacher within a comprehensive charter high school. I have 15+ years of experience in college access and youth development. Though the titles are nice there is much deeper meaning in what I do on a daily basis. Why I do the work I do: I want to change mindsets I want to help reverse generational poverty I want to prevent senseless violence I want to overcome despair I want to help a parent realize a dream for their child that they don't know how to attain I want to end the school to prison pipeline I want to show my Black and Brown kids endless possibilities I want college to save their lives I want a career to save their lives I want a goal to save their lives I want a sport to soothe their minds I want a career to sustain their lifestyle and provide for themselves and their families I want the military to provide discipline to move in various surroundings Exposure Opportunity Enlightenment Giving a damn about our kids My...
Pretty much how I'm feeling in the moment.. mom, wife, teacher, summer lover, energy craver, believer in Black girl magic, Beyonce and music... avid reader and writer.. published author, but a day dreamer... I love it when things speak to my soul and when they do I write them here..