As a college freshman, I was sure that I would become a Journalist—a sports writer specifically. However, my English professor, who affectionately named me Professor T, insisted that my future would involve working with youth and shaping our future. Well, she was correct. That summer I became a mentor for at-risk youth and found my passion for education. This experience led me to pursue education preparatory programs, leading me to Duke University. As a student teacher in the Masters of Arts in
