I had so many great and wonderful teachers in my NYC school years. At my elementary school, PS 146 in Queens, my teachers stood by me when I lost my father to cancer. During my JHS at Seth Low and Bay Academy in Brooklyn, they developed my love of art. I want to thank The High School of Art & Design's Architect teachers Ms. Vachicouras and Mrs. Lewis, who have inspired and opened the Architect world to me.
They have developed my eye and my work habits that I am able to have an internship at Aprad Baksa Architect in NYC at the age of 16. This architect firm has just announced to their clients at their holiday party that I have a job with them when I get out of college. My architect teachers have taught me to appreciate the arts on a higher level and how to be professional. High School of Art & Design is the only place for me. Thank you Mrs. Lewis and Ms. Vachicouras for developing my talent in school, at work, and making this part of my life the best. The compliment I received from Aprad Baksa in front of the architect industry should go to my two architect teachers. Thank you.
-Michael Tobin
Junior, High School of Art & Design