8445 Hamlin St, Lanham, MD 20706

As an alumnus of the University of Michigan, Harvard University, and Rochester Institute of Technology, I wouldn't be where I am without the strong educational foundation I received at William Paca. I remember walking to school with my friends from Palmer Park. I remember my art teacher, technology teacher, and all of my grade-level teachers who instilled in me confidence and a love for education. My growth was supplemented by access to the two community centers near the school (i.e., Palmer Park Community Center and the Sports and Learning Complex). I was able to learn to swim, attend several camps, and classes focused on entrepreneurship, animation, and other computing skills.Finally, I am grateful to my single mother, who attended parent-teacher nights and was a strong advocate for my education at home. She encouraged my creativity and allowed me to explore different career paths until I ultimately found my passion in computer science.