I am a 3rd year educator at Fairley High School in Memphis, Tn. I am also a proud alum of Fairley. I have always had a passion for the arts; I could remember being in the choir at Fairley and always wishing we had a Theatre program. I decided to go to college in Atlanta, Ga and study Theatre Arts & Speech Communications. I was on my way to becoming a famous actor. During my college career I participated in almost every theatre production, however I also begin to mentor and help others conquer their dreams in the arts, (i.e. plays, pageants, dance, etc.) It was during these years that I found my passion for helping others be their best self. After college I moved back to Memphis and began to seek out a career in teaching the performing arts. I attempted to teach at Fairley initially, however the position wasn't available. I remained persisted, because I wanted to give students the opportunity that I did not have at Fairley. I eventually landed an English position at Fairley, and I was very grateful. I attempted to live out my theatre dreams through homecoming activities and the black history program. My administration saw my passion and granted the opportunity to take the theatre arts teaching position. I am truly passionate about my students and their ability to live out their dreams through this program. We have produced a great production of "The Wiz Musical" this past fall and we are now preparing for our spring production of Lorraine Hansberry's "A Raisin in the Sun".