"Oodles & Noodles"
Front Page Richmond Times
Teachers Of Promise
Never forgetting where he comes from, this is a photo that symbolizes the struggles of growing up poor. PERSEVERING through difficult times at home and having to eat foods that were high in sodium, Ryan got the majority of his nutrition from free school lunch. However, there were times he was grateful for a pack of "oodles of noodles" because that was all he had.
Teachers Of Promise
Front Page Richmond Times
Teachers Of Promise
In 2009, I was selected by Mr. Wade Whitehead's Teacher of Promise Institute, now the Teachers of Promise Foundation as one of the top future educators in Virginia. At this moment, I knew serving students was my PURPOSE in life.
Front Page Richmond Times
Front Page Richmond Times
Front Page Richmond Times
Perseverance + Opportunity + Purpose = Success. The Birth of #MakeItPOP #POPMentality November 7th, 2019: Milken Educator Award Recipient
Panel Discussion
Inspiring Educators
Front Page Richmond Times
During the COVID Pandemic, when schools were closed, I was invited to speak on the Honorable U.S. Congressman A. Donald McEACHIN At-Home Education Panel. I took this OPPORTUNITY to provide advice on activities that parents can do at home during virtual learning.
Inspiring Educators
Inspiring Educators
Inspiring Educators
From Left to Right:
Ryan Sykes: 2019 Virginia Milken Educator
Wade Whitehead: 2000 Milken Educator & TOP Foundation Founder
Anthony Swann: 2021 Virginia Teacher of the Year