The daughter of Jacquelyn Jackson and Christopher Shelton, I initially chose to attend Alabama State University because I heard that they had a great education program, since I aspire to be an English teacher one day. Upon my arrival, I have been active in the National Society of Leadership and Sucess (NSLS), UNITE, The Hornet Tribune and the co-curriculum designer for a volunteer organization called Read and Reign. After graduation, I plan to attend graduate school where I will pursue a master’s degree in English education.
I chose to continue working for The Hornet Tribune because it is a journey I embarked upon during my freshman year, and I had to see it through until the end. Being apart of the staff has not only helped my writing flourish, but I have grown as well. Coming to college, I had no idea what the climate would be like, but The Hornet Tribune quickly helped me to acclimate, and ultimately, set a positive tone for my college career.
I would recommend working for The Hornet Tribune to every student because it teaches discipline, puts you in a position to make lasting relationships and several connections on and off-campus, and essentially, you could learn a new skill that could potentially land you a job in the future.