My path to curating a newsletter was not typical, let alone writing a book of stories and articles I’ve written throughout the years. Throughout elementary-middle school, I was convinced that I would become the Yankees next star shortstop (sorry Volpe), and if not, at the very least a baseball historian. However, reality set in and I came to learn that although baseball is a major interest of mine, it was pretty clear that I wasn’t going to be the next Jeter. That being said, another major shift happening around that time was the adoption of technology in younger generations after COVID. While helpful to many, technology seems to have placed a damper on schools in general, deterring students away from engagement and shortening attention spans. I wanted to make a difference, and I believed that if I impacted even just one life, then I succeeded. Thus, I took my talents to the world of sub teaching. Through this endeavor, I quickly noticed that it would be easier said than done to keep the young bucks away from technology and keep them engaged. So I decided to write about it. On top of that, I’m studying marketing at Saint John Fisher, but writing is what instills a sense of purpose in me and gives me an identity. However, studying at St. John Fisher has proven to be quite the lucrative opportunity for my growth. The strong support network of professors, alumni, and students cultivated my love for learning and the ambition that it took to finally throw words on a page. Cheers.