There are many people that we meet in our lives. But only a very few will make a lasting impression on our minds and hearts. Markayla is a student that remains in my heart and mind. She is the epitome of perseverance and her strength is unmatched.
I am proud to have impacted her life but she has impacted my life as well.
— Stephanie A. Williams, Program Manager, Communities In Schools® of Georgia in Troup and Muscogee County
When you were a Communities In Schools student what school did you attend?
Callaway Middle School and then Callaway High School
How many years were you with Communities In Schools?
5-6 years
Why were you referred to CIS?
My attitude and behavior in school.
Who was your CIS Site Coordinator?
Stephanie Williams
How did your Site Coordinator win your trust?
She was always the person I could talk to and never told anyone my business.
What was your favorite thing about your Site Coordinator?
She is very positive and is like my second mother.
What are a couple of goals you made and reached as a CIS student?
One main goal I made and reached was basically to focus on my anger. I had anger issues and had disciple issues and I have grown and became so much better.
Please share some information about your life today.
My life contains track and classes. I came to school for track and to major into kinesiology. As of right now I am really enjoying the college experience. Also I have joined collegiate Women and I volunteer at feed the valley some days when I am free. Other times I am free I do hair to keep me busy and out of trouble.
What is your favorite accomplishment?
Graduating high school and attending college.
Do you stay in touch with your Site Coordinator?
Yes. My bond with her is very much the same. We both are very busy but she treats me as one of her own.