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Miss Sullivan had always known she wanted to do things with kids but originally planned on working in a kids hospital. She learned a lot working with kids with her unstable homes in the YMCA where she found her passion for mental Get to Know Mr. Speller By: Taylor W.
One of The Gow School’s newest faculty members is Mr. Speller. He enjoys sports, video games, and spending time with his friends and family. Mr. Speller plays many video games such as Call of Duty and NBA 2K. Mr. Spellers favorite movie is Never Back Down.
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Mr. Speller grew up in the Bronx, a borough of New York City, with his mother, father, three brothers and four sisters. He says his family is very supportive of him in his choices. A friend of a friend told Mr. Speller about Gow. During his time working at the summer program he decided he liked it here and applied to work here during the school year.
He is currently helping coach the girls’ volleyball team. Mr. Speller said, “I like volleyball because it’s fun and exciting and keeps players
health. Her favorite part of her day is when she’s able to lay in bed and watch Netflix and relax for a bit her favorite book is The Girl of Hummingbird Lane by Lisa See.
Welcome back to Gow, Miss Sullivan! on their toes.”
Currently Mr. Speller is studying at the University of Albany. He majors in sociology and minors in criminal justice. In the future he sees himself working in law enforcement. Mr. Speller dded, “I always wanted to be in law enforcement and being a part of the S.W.A.T is something different and can really put you into the action.” Mr. Speller is in the National Guard. Here is what Mr. Speller says about being in the National Guard, “It’s very interesting, it’s something different. It has it’s good and bad moments but overall, there are good benefits that come with the job and opportunities that come with it too.”
Mr. Speller is motivated by the desire to improve himself. He strives to be the best version of himself every day. His goal is to show everyone that he will excel in life no matter what challenges present themselves.
