The Children's Storefront is an independent school in Harlem. I have been at the Storefront for ten years. I consider it an honor to have made it from preschool to the 8th grade. It has been a long road and I’m almost at the end. As I turn off of Storefront Avenue, I’m heading on to High School Road. I feel that I’m ready for all of the challenges that lie ahead of me.

What made my experience at Storefront great was all of my teachers. They have pushed me to fulfill my potential. The faculty members that I connected with most were Mr. Michael Williams and Mr. Ryan Blain. I relate to Mr. Williams because we both grew up in Harlem and he knows the pressures of the neighborhood I live in. I connect with Mr. Blain because we have both experienced tragic losses in our lives and he understands my viewpoints on certain topics such as dealing with parents.

The high school I would like to attend is Xavier High School. What I want to achieve goes beyond the classroom. In addition to being an accomplished student, I also plan on being a well-rounded athlete. I want participate in bowling and basketball. In the future I see myself as a college graduate working to break into the world of NBA Analysis.

The message I would like to relay to younger students is to never be satisfied with your past accomplishments. Always strive to achieve higher goals. Another thing I want them to remember is that they are the future of the school. It is important to students give tours, shake hands, and greet incoming guests. The last thing I want to leave with them is that education is the key. With the world becoming more about technology than manpower, education is becoming more essential everyday.