I started at Five Oaks Academy in Primary. I spent my mornings drawing at a small table, and I loved the days we pulled the big rainbow parachute together outside.
Primary taught me to do things for myself. I poured my own water, put my work away and helped the younger students find theirs.
Lower Elementary opened up the world. We went on going-out trips, planned our own snack each week and asked big questions.
In Upper Elementary, my work grew more ambitious. I loved our Out of the Box challenges, where we built and tested our own ideas. In 5th grade, I was nominated for the National Youth Leadership Forum: Pathways to STEM.
In Middle School, I was a leader of our Student Council. I also won the world title in sparring at the ATA Taekwondo World Championships in Phoenix. Five Oaks Academy gave me the confidence to lead.
I am Five Oaks Academy.
