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which would consist of approximately ten questions. During these tests, our knowledge would be
challenged in whatever book each individual had chosen to read, and as a safe haven, Junie B.
Jones was my persistent choice. After reading the entire section of these books, I witnessed a
growing desire of wanting to learn more, becoming more relevant in class, becoming more
enabled to think critically and truly finding a passion for action-packed stories and novels. Along
with my growing passion for books, I also began to receive academic support from school
faculty.
It was not until the fourth grade did I receive help from school staff to help improve my
literacy. Regina Sawyer, essentially my mentor and currently what I call second mom,
introduced an afterschool program that not only supported my English course issues, but all of
my courses. This organization, Save Our Schools (S.O.S.) , allowed a connection between
teachers, college students and myself to improve literacy through one-on-one tutoring sessions.
Almost everyday following the closure of school, I would attend S.O.S. and complete my
assigned homework. Constantly I was provided with support from people who I had almost no
connection with. When I felt as if I wanted to give up, words of motivation such as You know
this!, Think a little bit harder..., or whatever it may have been, dragged me along. Almost
immediately I witnessed improvement in all aspects of English. I was able to expand my
vocabulary and informational intake. Books and articles became easier to process and
understand, along with my ability to complete mathematical homework problems. I noticed my
ability to speak clearly which allowed me to provide information to my peers without stumbling
across every other word. With all of my improvements in mind, never will I ever forget what
Regina Sawyer has done for the betterment of my intelligence and future.