Welcome back to a new academic year! In spite of all that is happening with COVID-19, I am excited about this upcoming school year. I’m optimistic about great things unfolding for our students.

We completed an incredible summer program and I am so proud of our students for their dedication and commitment. They rose above the trials and obstacles that came with having a virtual summer program and they CONQUERED! We had incredible staff, speakers and parents; so, thank you!

I’m looking forward to be working with you all again this year. We have one-on-ones, tutoring, senior meetings, and some really good Saturday workshops planned for this academic year. I implore you to stay safe and use wisdom with everything you do. I believe that together we can beat this pandemic. Remain positive and engaging with your academics and with life.

I would like to leave you with this: stand and rise! Our theme this year is “Face OFF”. This is relevant in so many ways because we are dealing with having to face ourselves more than anything during this time. Discovering new strengths and weaknesses. Battling with our selves each day to get up and make the best of a new normal that has been created for us; being self-motivated and being our own cheerleaders to succeed academically and professionally. It takes great strengths to wake up everyday and deal with the “everydays” of this world and still smile. Please continue to live life the best way you can safely and if ever you feel overwhelmed, please reach out to a professional and learn some healthy coping strategies. Let us all ceaselessly strive for greatness each and everyday day. Best, Keymia Herve

Best, Keymia Herve