If you want to be heard, you have to make some Noise
“Black women all over the world are shining. Practicing black girl magic, melanin on fleek, and thriving in their careers. But it is not their skin that makes them unique, but rather similar. However, It is their story and their journey that captivates people making each and every one special in their own way.” -Taylor Mills
Early Childhood…
Sharde Theodore is from Upper Marlboro, Maryland. She grew up the youngest sibling of four boys, with loving parents. Sharde attended Eleanor Roosevelt High School in Greenbelt, Maryland. Sharde went on to attend North Carolina A&T State University, where she attained a Bachelors of Science Degree in Elementary Education and Special Education.
When I grow up I want to be…
“I did not always want to be a teacher. I knew I liked working with kids, but I had some reserves about teaching. My senior year in high school, I completed a field experience in elementary school setting. This experience transformed me, and it made me realize teaching is my passion.” -Sharde Theodore
Career…
“I am a second grade Research Teacher. In the fall I will be going into my third year of teaching. However, it will be my second year teaching Special Education. I love the current school I work for. We have a separate department for autistic kids. The Special Education department, and being a Special Education teacher is helping me to learn new things about my profession.” -Sharde Theodore
Work life has taught me…
“My first year of teaching, I let a lot of people take advantage of me. I could have done a lot more. I learned that if you really want to be heard, you have to make some noise.” -Sharde Theodore
I am proudest of…
“I am proud that I am accomplishing the things I set out to accomplish. Reflecting on the woman I envisioned myself to be back in college, I can now look at myself and say ‘okay girl, you’re doing something’.” – Sharde Theodore
Remember me as…
“I’m still figuring out exactly how I want to help change this world. However, I know there are a lot of things I want to change in education. So I want to be remembered for making some sort of impact on education.” – Sharde Theodore
Traveling back in time…
“If I could travel back in time, I would tell my younger self to keep going. Reflecting on the past, and remembering all the times I wanted to quit, I would tell my younger self you’ve been and will go through harder stuff than this. You got this.” – Sharde Theodore
20 years from now…
“In 20 years I will have started a family, and have a PhD in something related to education. I want to still work in a school setting, but on the administrative side.” – Sharde Theodore
Confidence to me is…
“Confidence to me means you do not need validation from anyone other than yourself. You don’t need people or social media telling you who are, you know yourself.” –Sharde Theodore
To be a black woman to me is…
“To be a black woman to me means you have to carry the world while being fearless. Black women are expected to be so many things. I feel as though as a black woman, I can’t give up.” – Sharde Theodore
“To be a queen is to be a champion. Every queen wears their crown differently. Although our journeys make us unique, our destinations continue to make us the same. Every queen is grinding for a purpose; every queen is shining in her own light. Just remember no matter what queen, you got this.” -Taylor Mills
