Success Stories

Hello, my name is Anacheka Dieurestil 

I am currently a Junior at Florida Atlantic University. High school can be a difficult chapter in anyone’s life, however, having Mrs. D by our side made things smoother for us. Mrs. D was my College&Career coach in high school; she taught me everything  I know now. I recall my junior year in high school, Mrs. D always made sure that we were preparing for SAT/ACT, looking into universities/colleges, and finding scholarships. She provided us with a list of scholarships, and writing assistance. Mrs. D wasn’t only a college&career coach: she was a school mom for many of us. She had over 15 students to coach; she made sure she had a bond with every one of us. The transition from high school to college was smooth. As soon as I received my diploma, I started college a week later. 

Hello, My name is Huguette St Hubert

Ms. Dorshia is one of the individuals who supported me tremendously throughout my high school journey. As my success coach at Stranahan high school, she went above and beyond to ensure that I had the resources needed to strive personally and professionally. Without a doubt, she played a huge role in my academic successes. She is one of the most passionate and inspiring people I’ve ever met. Now as a sophomore at Florida Atlantic University , I am forever grateful for her support and dedication to helping me grow.

-Huguette St Hubert

Stranahan High School Alumna, c/o 2021

Hello, my name is Carcia Y. Raymonvil

The ultimate goal of Ms. Dorshia’s mentorship as a success coach at Miramar High school was to help gain great success for each student towards personal and professional development. Based on my own experience she has helped me develop an open perspective toward opportunities I didn’t know I needed or existed. Throughout the program, we worked on the transition from a high school student to a young adult focusing on self-esteem, confidence, school & work-like balance, and preparations for life goals.
The transition from high school to college was smooth, helping me weigh my options based on my own preferences. She has been there for me when I needed it most, through prejudice and success she has been a support bar that’s there by your side when you need her most.



 Without any judgment, she gave me clear insights that further enhanced my goals. Even after years, she has not forgotten any student, she has made a difference. Her support has prevented dropouts and given students a new outlook on life to not give up when things don’t go our way. Her teachings have embedded a motto that stuck to me, “keep pushing through the dark storms, soon enough the future prize will be so much bigger than the one you missed out on”.

           Carcia Y. Raymonvil