By Alisa Uchaykina Shyness and the fear of public speaking are common experiences for many individuals. According to a 2022 article in Psychology Today, approximately 40–50% of American adults describe themselves as shy or uncomfortable in social situations, and research published in the National Institutes of Health’s PMC repository indicates that about 77% of the […]
Category: Fellowship
By Emily Batista When losing a loved one, the world seems to pause, and the emotional impact lasts. I sat down with Jhoana Marte-Villaman, a high school student at Celia Cruz Bronx High School of Music, who had to leave school due to the death of her grandmother. She and I talked through the steps […]
By Nazeeha Ahmed Sandra Cruz always knew she wanted to be a teacher when she realized she loved spending time with little kids. She was always interested in hearing the different ways they perceived the world and how they planned to change it. After graduating from Thomas Edison Career and Technical Education C.T.E. High School, […]
By DJ Dehaney In a society where teachers are paid so little, why choose that path? Ronald Holmes is an African American English and history teacher in the Bronx. He has been a teacher for over ten years, and when he chose this profession, money was the least of his concerns. During his childhood Mr. […]
By Sanaii Coke Keenya Coke has been an educator for 16 years. She has taught elementary school, adopted the role of coaching teachers, joined a networking organization for educational leaders and is currently an assistant principal at Excel Lower Charter School in Brooklyn, New York. Being a teacher requires many different skills and demands many […]
By Amanda Hungria When most people hear martial arts, they might think of Cobra Kai, Karate Kid, or even Kung Fu Panda. But for John Henry Rodriguez, he said it was “my life’s purpose.” Rodriguez was born in Bogota, Colombia, to Colombian-Guatemalan parents. Before he could form full sentences, he emigrated to the United States […]