“The death of my mother is definitely something that I had to deal with because I was not prepared. I mean, nobody’s really prepared for death. I was an only child. Being as close as I was to her, it catches you off guard. You’re … Continue readingMother’s advice: always respect yourself
“In 1996, I received a plaque from GCCISD for my PSAT scores on behalf of the National Merit Program. It was called ‘The Exceptional Negro’ award. I’d scored in the top 5% of black high school juniors, which qualified me for the National Achievement Scholarship … Continue reading‘I was content competing to be the best black’
“I was a school bus driver for more than 10 years. Driving, I had no problems. The hardest part was taking care of the kids behind me. Some of them, they get ants in their pants and think they don’t have to sit down. But … Continue readingHe earns the respect of those he serves
“I’m entering my second year of teaching third grade. I thought I’d want to teach middle school, maybe even high school. So, when a job presented itself for third grade, I was hesitant. But after my first year, I love it. “The kids still respect … Continue readingTeaching third-graders was the right choice