A Turning Point in My Life
way to teach and to learn. I used to hide my knowledge, but
now I use it to help my friends in class learn English. I’ve
never felt so good about taking English classes. I always
gave up at the first obstacle. Today, not only have I passed
that obstacle, but plan to go further than I have ever gone
before. I will not stop until I reach all of my goals!
Nadia Medina is a wife and mother of two children. She attends S. B.
Idea’s Family Literacy Academy at Greenacres Elementary. Her teacher
is Julia Clark.
To My SonDear Ilandy: On August 4, 2007 you were born. I knew
right then and there that my life would never be the same.
My goal then was to provide for you and make sure you
grew up happy and healthy. For five years I put myself last
thinking it was best for you; I recall the day you asked me if
I wanted to be a police officer and I answered yes. You also
asked me why I wasn’t one. That day I thought to myself
and said “What you actually needed was a role model;
someone that cared enough to further her education to set an
example for you.” I know right now you may be too small
to comprehend what I’m doing and the fact that I got the
courage to go back to school just so that in the future you
can be proud that your mother never gave up on herself.
Ilandy I know that sometimes I may be tough on you but I
can honestly say that it is because I want you to succeed in
life and go way beyond what I was able to accomplish.
Please know that I love you and that there is nothing in this
world I wouldn’t do for you. If you ever get the chance to
read this I want you to know that I am proud of you and
everything you have done to enrich my life. Love, Mom.
Nancy Martinez is a hard-working student in the GED program at Lehigh
Senior High School. Even though she swore she hated math, her hard
work and dedication have made even fractions become “not that bad”.
She is the epitome of the perfect student and brings so much joy and
character to our classroom.