My college career began as soon as I graduated from high school. I earned an Associate in Arts degree from St. Petersburg Junior College (now SPC). I earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Special Education. I earned a Master of Education in Educational Leadership and Supervision, and I earned a Master of Arts in English Education from the University of South Florida. One of my professional interests is to encourage students to develop teacher-student partnerships in the classroom. In March 2025, I was accepted to the Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Educational Program Development at the University of South Florida. "No excuses. No explanations. You don't win on emotion – You win on execution. – Tony Dungy"