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Kayla Permenter, a graduate from the Seminole Ridge High Class of 2007, is in her third year studying Civil Engineering at the University of Florida. But her story begins with her first view of the Brooklyn Bridge when she was seven years old and awestruck promptly decided that she wanted to build one, too. She is on summer break, and stopped by her alma mater to speak with the Hawks.
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I would like to extend again to Kayla my appreciation for being a guest speaker at the May 26th Seminole SECME meeting. Her presentation was everything I could have hoped for, and more! Her advice was spot on and sensible, not just for someone studying the sciences, but common sense for any collegian -- such as choosing the ACT over the SAT if a student feels stronger in the mathematics than in the vocabulary, to not getting lost around campus by finding your classrooms BEFORE your first day of class, to what to expect in those first few years.
I truly enjoyed her presentation, as she wonderfully captured how to chase a dream. And I want to strongly encourage her as a professional who will completes her professional engineering degree in two years to continue to find an expression for being an educator -- Kayla is exceptional! to pacing yourself for the first few years. We truly enjoyed Kayla’s presentation, as she wonderfully captured how to chase a dream. But as her dean, Dr. Kirk Hatfield pointed out, “It is always good to hear when our students are doing well and serving as an excellent example to others. I guess we expected it from Kayla.” =D
