Words cannot express my gratitude for everything Mrs. Gouvia has given to me. I remember the experience clearly. I was a senior in high school, excited about graduation and the thought of leaving home. The one thing that did not excite me was the thought of taking Mrs. Govia's college writing class. She was known as the teacher who was "no non-sense." She was extremely strict, but she challenged me to not only improve my grammatical skills, but to be a critical thinker. I left her class and Boys and Girls High School as a young woman equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to write a 15 page research paper and read and analyze any piece of literature. Today, I just want to take the time out to say thank you to a woman who has changed my life. Her influence has led me to become an educator. I hope that one day I will be able to impact the lives of my students the way she has touched mine.
- Nicole Hutchinson,
Former Student