2.+Mentors,+Family

My mentor that encourage me in the field of Education was my first grade teacher, Ms Laurene Smith. She was a firm but very good teacher. Mr. Larry Womble was also a positive role model that was very inspirational in going into the field of Education. He was respected and well liked. He was a very good teacher. Currently, Dr. Joann Chesley is a positive role model for me in my quest to continue my Education. She is a teacher who is concerned about her students' development. She is more than a instructor, she is a teacher!

My family has always encouraged me to be the best. They would always tell me that I could do anything I set my mind to do. My mother was my motivator, who after having many children, continued her education and graduated with a B.S. degree in Nursing. She graduated magna cum lauda. My eldest brother also was a great inspiration to me to continue my education. He also graduated and is currently working on his Doctorate. My siblings and many others have motivated me to keep on keeping on. It is my desire to be the best! My wife of many years have always been a positive role model in my life, as well as my son. It is my duty to give back and I feel this is what God has assigned my hand to do through the field od education.