Dear Ms. Nash,

For almost as long as I have been at Thrive you have been here helping me to grow and become a woman. You have played such an important role in my life for 6 years. I am grateful that I got the opportunity to be in Ivy Elite and that you were there to teach me elegance and class. There is not enough that I can say that will be able to express how truly appreciative I am for the role you have been playing in my life. You taught me hustle. And that if I want something I would have to go get it on my own because nothing in this world comes easy nor free. You taught me how to make an honest living and I am so indebted to you. Thank you for everything that you have done for me from grade 7 to 12. I can honestly say that you are one person I appreciate purely for your consistency. You have never once left my side and you have always made sure that I was okay. You have also been a great mentor in the process, to this day you still teach me the way to present myself and how to be as great as my full potential will allow. I thank you for motivating me and always having my back and teaching me to no to be nor stay ignorant. I love you Ms. Nash and this is my way of showing you that I really and truly appreciate you and everything you have done for me leading up to this moment right here. 

Miyah Richardson - Thrive Academy, Class of 2021