Tell us why you became a teacher

God kinda guided me to what my calling was. I was going in the opposite direction. That didn’t work and I ended up working in PreK with my Aunt, because at the time, I needed a job. Low and behold come to find out, I naturally belonged in that environment. Who knew! Everything just flowed. And 25 years later here I am. And I LOVE IT! Some days I think what am I doin? But wake up every morning looking forward to doing it all over again.

Tell us about your most memorable teaching experience

My most memorable moment was recently, when I received a FB friend request from a former student, that I had in my 1st year of teaching here in Magnolia. I didn’t recognize her, until I zoomed in and realized who it was. She was now graduating college. I accepted the request and immediately inboxed her and said Sidneyyyy 🥺🫶🏾. She replied back with I’ve missed you! ❤️. I said my heart is happy! You remember me! It’s been forever!! She said I could never forget you! It’s those moments.

What would you do with the $25,000?

Enhance each Pre-K class here at our Center, take the staff out for dinner, and maybe actually take a day off for a self care day for myself 🫶🏾.