“Growth is never a solo journey; it is a collection of encouragement, patience, and support from the people who walk beside us.”
Before closing this chapter, I want to take a moment to thank the people who made this journey possible.
To my family, for being my constant source of love, strength, and support, even during the most difficult moments.
To my mother, Yudelka Florentino, whose endless sacrifices and unconditional love continue to inspire me to become a better version of myself.
To my brother, Hugo Cedeño Florentino, who always finds a way to make life’s hardest moments feel a little lighter.
To my aunt, Alba Florentino, who has been a second mother to me, and who, even when she needed me by her side, still encouraged me to follow my dreams and has always been there for me no matter what. To my grandmother, Digna Perez, for her unconditional love and support. To my uncle, Ivan, who has been like a father to me, always there to guide me, support me, and listen to me, and whose help during this process was no exception.
To my friend Melina, who was always cheering for me and reminding me that I was capable of overcoming every challenge ahead.
To Ms. Linda Mauad, Ms. Anabel Camacho, Ms. Orly Rojas, and Ms. Yisel Familia, who believed I was a great candidate for this opportunity and were always there whenever I needed support. To Ms. Marivic Tolentino, for always being understanding and supportive throughout this process.
To Blady and Karol, the best teammates I could have asked for, for making this challenging journey more bearable and meaningful.
To my 6B kids, who were also part of the sacrifices this journey required. Thank you for understanding the moments when I could not always be there for you because of my teaching practices. Even so, you continued being a source of joy, motivation, and learning throughout this process.
And last but certainly not least, to my SIT TESOL peers, whom I had the honor of working alongside. Thank you for making this process enjoyable, memorable, and far less stressful.
Every lesson, challenge, and achievement throughout this journey carries a part of each of you within it.
Mahalo
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