@iamcardib Hi Cardi! I am a black male teacher trying to become certified. I studied geography & history in college. Your favorite subjects. I was just enrolled in a 1 year certification program. I missed 2 days and was recommended by the dean to
withdraw & start the (thread)

program next year. I don’t want to wait 2 more years to be certified. I missed 2 days due to a family becoming ill and I had to take care of them. This also caused me anxiety.

There are only 2 percent of black male teachers nationwide and here I am willing to add to that 2 percent. It is very important for black kids to see black teachers especially in the times we are in now. When my students see me their face light up with so much joy because I’m a

reflection of them. I had scholarships & the school I worked for was going to cover the remaining costs. Now I don’t know if they will give me my scholarships back. Cardi can you please reach out to the program and see if I can make the dates up. The program is Relay Gse.