I’ve always enjoyed reading, but it wasn’t until I enrolled in Professor Carley’s English 102 course that I truly discovered my passion for reading. English was one of the subjects […] Continue Reading
As someone who struggled throughout high school academically and mentally, I never connected with many teachers. I was a below-average C and D student who showed up to class with […] Continue Reading
“You can do anything that you put your mind to. The only thing stopping you in this world is yourself.” – Cynthia Boynton, HCC Journalism professor “Well hello class!” Twice […] Continue Reading
Dear Bernadette, Although during our time together I referred to you as Mrs. Gaul, I knew you as Bernadette. Some teachers, especially at the elementary level, might consider it disrespectful […] Continue Reading
I felt lost. I was midway through my classes towards obtaining a degree in the human services field. I was certain about my natural passion for helping others, and willingness […] Continue Reading
As the Spring 2023 semester comes to a close, the Horizons staff is again commemorating National Teacher Appreciation Week by highlighting some of the teachers and approaches that have had the […] Continue Reading
Teachers are often overlooked and under-appreciated. What goes by the wayside for the students is the passion that teachers have for the subject that they are teaching. Most students just […] Continue Reading
College was something my family spoke of in high regard. It was where the smart people went to succeed and where the dumb people sought to avoid. Growing up I […] Continue Reading
I remember clearly the minute I stepped into Mr. Simanca’s classroom at Citrus Grove Junior High in Miami, Florida. I was 11 years old and didn’t know a single word […] Continue Reading
One teacher that has had a huge impact in my life as a student was my 12th grade psychology teacher, Mr. Wade. I will never forget the first day I […] Continue Reading