New Series: The "Why" of the HEC UB Staff

The HEC UB staff will be giving feedback as to why they are here as a college & career professional.

This week we will hear from our very own Director of HEC Upward Bound, Mr. Armstrong:

"In high school, I did not have many people to help me prepare for college. I made many mistakes that I would have avoided if I had known better. I studied Biology in college and worked in that field for a while, but was drawn toward education. The reason I enjoy my current position so much is because I get to teach young people the lessons I wish someone would have taught me. It is my way of giving back."

 Mr. Armstrong is a husband, father, son and a professional who has dedicated his life to teaching youth the lessons that he wished he would have known when he was growing up.

Mr. Armstrong also has a scholarship in honor of his mother. This scholarship provides $1,000 per year for 4 years while attending college.

Mr. Armstrong is a strong and structured leader who believes in discipline but providing a positive opportunity for the people coming up behind his team and him.