Personal Statement

The youth are one of the most important age groups that make up society today. Their minds are like sponges that absorb everything that’s around them. The majority of their lives are spent in the classroom. As we all know not all children have access to a quality and equitable education. Any attempt to address the root causes of social issues starts with seeing them through the lens of education. What we put into our youth is what we get out from them years later. If the youth are given an enriched education and the resources to have access to the right mentors in their lives, a young person will have the power to change the future. My dedication to and passion for working with youth come from working with urban kids in the classroom setting at Longley Elementary School. They also come from working at Camp Uncommon that strives for students success by giving low income city kids the access to mentors. In the future I see myself inspiring youth through education and providing them with a second chance when society fails them. It’s our duty to give youth the tools for a great start for a successful future.