Category: Student Life

Ms. Emily McMahon says: Karon came to UPCS in 9th grade as one of those rare self-actualized young men wise beyond his years.  Not only did he know himself well then, he has always been fearlessly himself. His art style was well-developed & specialized long before my class.  He is not easily distracted by peers…

Ms. Walker says: My life is better for having gotten to know Anayah. She is brave, strong, courageous. She perseveres. She is a true overcomer. I know that she will do great things with her future. Success will be hers, not just because she is smart enough, but because she is willing to work hard to…

Ms. Tracey says: I have known Randell since he was a little Tate-r tot at the K5 school.  I had each of his older sisters in my classes and have a lot of love and appreciation for all of the Tates. When he appeared at the 6-12 school, he was diligently watched over by his sister…

Ms. Homich says: Nevaeh Grubb is a superstar. I have to admit that when I first met her, I wasn’t sure how to take her. She just takes up so much space with her big voice and her big personality and her big eyelashes! But Mr. Mike assured me that Nevaeh was someone who usually used…

Mrs. Kelley says: Shantel has been a favorite student of mine since, surprisingly, before I even started working at UPCS. My earliest memory of her was when my husband Mr. Kelley, the UPCS Biology Teacher, came home after a field day event with the school. In case you didn’t know, he runs insanely fast and loves…

Ms. Conner says: I have known Victoria since she first started at the K-5 school in the third grade. I remember meeting her for the first time – a sweet, shy, quiet little girl who would soon be in my guided reading group. I remember her always doing her very best, always wanting to please her…