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I just want to thank you for always being there when I needed you even if you were busy. You’ve done so much for me and I’ll always be grateful for you. You’ve been a great role model and you’ve inspired me so much. You have been a constant throughout my 4 years and I appreciate you very much !

— Zanziya Diggs

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3DE has given me a space to learn and grow. I’ve become more social and understanding and I also learned a lot about myself and how to navigate this world. I’ve enjoyed being here and the people in it.

— Zanziya

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I feel like I can say 3DE has mostly impacted my social skills and teamwork. I liked doing my assignments individually and hated group projects. In 3DE I was put into a variety of teams where we had to communicate with each other to come up with a solution. With each case study we met more people and I felt more comfortable working in a group and meeting new people.

-Whitney Walker

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Thank you so much Dr.Smith for being a great teacher for us. Not only did you teach us financial literacy but also entrepreneurship. You made learning simple and easy. I’m so proud of you for getting the promotion last year, you really deserved it.

-Whitney Walker

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-Whitney Walker

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Coming into a new school with younger students was probably a big change for you. You got in there and did your thing, for the time being you were an amazing teacher. Very interactive never was a dull teaching moment. I applaud you for that, especially leaving a teaching position to a director so fast was very impactful. Your energy carry’s and can brighten the mood. Thank you for your caring ways and always loving the students especially CO’23.
- Kiara Sutton

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3DE has taught me to be more social and learn how to work as a team. Also, time management because last minute things can get you in places you don’t wanna be. Something I learned overtime is that all of the things we learned is very important in the real world.
-Kiara Sutton

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i just wanna thank you for being our teacher & growing with us throughout our high school years. You’ve been a great role model for young black girls/boys like us and it’s been fun working w you. Class of 2023 is proud of you & we’ll miss you❤️.

- Shiane Williams

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During my time in the 3DE program at Banneker High School, I'd say my biggest takeaway is how to network. I'm a social individual and I feel like the 3DE experience has helped me put those skills to use. I am more comfortable talking in public and establish relationships more effectively.

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Thank you so much Dr. Smith I’ve learned so much from you. I may not remember it all forever, but I’ll remember the way you cared and the way you inspired me to keep learning. With your perseverance and consistency it has inspired me to always find a silver lining in everything I face.

-Jaylen Ponder

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Dr smith we greatly appreciated you for being in our lives. From when you first taught us in 9th to the end of our high school careers. We’re going to miss you so much!! Thank you for everything you done for us.

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From having you as a teacher in ninth and you still being here and contributing to the class of 2023 I would like to say thank you. I remember you being our 11th grade teacher and the opportunity of being in a higher role came up and one of your concerns was leaving us. Even though you took the role we definitely wanted you too and you still checked up on us whenever you could. Thank you.

-Alieu

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Thank you Dr.Smith. You have worked countless days and nights making sure that we are going to be successful. You are one of the best influencers, teachers and mentors I’ve had in my life. You are the reason I have social skills and don’t have social anxiety. Thank you Dr.Smith.

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Dear Dr. Smith,
As our time together comes to an end, I'd like to thank you. Thank you for your advice, help, knowledge, and presence. Starting in 2019, when I had your Financial Lit class at the beginning of 9th grade, you had earned my respect. My admiration for you came naturally, your authority didn't need to be forced. Your efforts in the building have been noticed; you were promoted to the head of 3DE at Banneker High School, yet you still taught the '21-'22 Entrepreneurship class. The class of 2023 appreciates you.
-Khalil Stuckey

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Being apart of the 3DE program I can truly say  I gained more than what I bargained for. Since joining 3DE I can truly say I have became better with being social and how to appropriately handle conflict within business, and personal life. 3DE has paved the way for many opportunities to be laid before me. 3DE has brought out my innovative side which allows me to implement things and apply them to my personal life.

- Jaylen Ponder

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3DE has brought out my inner creativity and has increased my confidence while working with some of the world’s most popular companies, but most importantly, while also being a family. The teamwork, collaboration and critical thinking I’ve endured within my 4 years of being in the program, I will undeniably carry with me outside of Banneker High School and into my adult life.
- Trinity Jackson

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Dear Dr. Smith,
I have been in two of your classes, and I completely understand why you were chosen to run 3DE! There are not many people who can make financial service classes interesting and engaging, but I found myself excited to go to your class everyday. In learning more about you, it was fascinating to see the work you do outside of school, and what you have done for us since you have became the head of Banneker’s 3DE is something that I am still in awe of. Every time that I got to watch you in the 3DE office, you were planning something innovative and engaging for the students, and one day I hope to be as loved and as caring as you! Thank you so much for all of your time with us!

Blessings,

Genesis Hector

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In Addition to the core competencies, 3DE has taught me that being part of a team and working well with others is a really important skill to have. A lot of the most successful people ever get their jobs through connections, so I’m glad that 3DE taught me how to establish good ones. I remember when Dr. Smith had given us a class that was specifically on “Code-Switching” and I thought to myself, “omg, I’m actually going to need this…!” I think that the relationships that I made and the foundation I was given to make even more is the most valuable that I have gotten out of 3DE, thank you so much!
-Genesis Hector

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You have been with us since 9th grade, and not once have you ever expected bare minimum. You always pushed us to be our best selves. We all have exceeded goals we may have thought were impossible all thanks to you. So thank you Dr. Smith.

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The support from teachers from my classmates mov tied me to become the student I am . They push that teachers gave wouldn’t let you give you . They see the better in you as a person always made me feel like I can do it and be the best person I can . I’ve learned that this program isn’t just a bunch of people who have signed up but a family you’ll work with for your entire highschool experience

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3de has allowed me to explore the real world in a high school setting. I gained professional knowledge before I even received my first job. Now I know what, when, and how to do things when I find a career.

-Mellanese Barlow

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Dr.Smith for being one of my great role models and showing me what it is like to be a truly successful black woman. Not only have you shown me I can be successful, but you have given me genuineness, and that is something I don't receive a lot. I wish you nothing but the best because that's what you are!!

-Mellanese Barlow

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I thank you so much for being a mentor, teacher, and organizer in 3DE. You've impacted so many lives giving them opportunities and room to grow in many ways. Our market day was very successful and we all made great memories!! We went on field trips that were informational and fun! You've been more than great to us and I'm grateful for that.

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3DE has taught me to be more open minded with everything. Being in 3DE you face alot of challenges but its always these certain skills that’ll help you face them like communication skills, collaboration skills, professionalism and many more. 3DE opens doors for you to have a better sense of business knowledge that youll forsee as you venture out of highschool.

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Being in 3DE has impacted my way thinking and my business smarts. The things I've learned being in this program I incorporated in my life, my business, and my relations. This was a more than amazing experience to have and I thank my teachers and mentors that were there throughout the years for helping and making the experience fun and great! I can't wait to go out and the world and do great things !,

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Thank you Dr.Smith for being really the best teacher class of 2023 could have. I remember that day when you told us you werent going to be our teacher anymore we were devastated but come to find out you became more than our teacher, you became someone we can lean on and trust so thank you for ALL of your hardwork in the classroom and in your new office.

-MaKayla Pittman.

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3DE has taught my to adjust, communicate, collaborate, to think etc. The biggest impact of all was the fact that 3DE has made us a family. We’re surrounded by a fantastic support system that wants us to be great and expects nothing less, and for that 3DE will always have a place in my heart.

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3DE has taught me to be open minded to new ideas and new people. I normally worked by myself and always did work on my own. Since 3DE is a group based it has taught me to work alongside others. I’ve learned a lot of patience and agility throughout the years and I plan on putting that to use in my years to come.

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Thank you for all of the opportunities that were created. In the beginning I wasn’t so sure about staying in 3DE but I'm glad I stuck it out in the end.
-Courtney Thomas

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3DE has impacted me the most by them giving me a good way to get through my years of high school by doing thing i never did. I learned that we have to work as a team for big obstacles.

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You’ve always pushed us to go hard and I appreciate you for that. You been with us since 9th grade watching us grow & become young adults. Thank you for teaching me everything I know about business & professionalism.
Destiny Davis

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You deserve all the blessings coming your way ! You were an amazing teacher/ advocate for 3DE.

-Jada Martin

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3DE has taught me a lot of things to prepare me for life after , that I don’t believe I would have learned if I hadn’t been in the program. So many skills that I have now , that are going to help me ! 3DE allows you to tap into your professionalism. The program builds confidence.

~ Jada Martin

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Being in 3DE has been the best decision of my highschool years. 3DE has impacted me by allowing me to come out of my shell. I came into 3DE shy and quiet. The more we had presentations and had to talk to businesses, the less i became an introvert. 3DE also benefited me by allowing me to participate in a plethora of things such as tutoring , community service, starting my business and so much more. My advice to any underclass-men having doubts is don’t. Being in 3DE has so much benefits that will be helping me even after i graduate and for that I am grateful.

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Mostly I think I learned how to communicate the most. 3DE allowed us to work with many different companies with different problems and each time with a different group. With this being the case there was a never a time where you didn’t have to make an adjustment or try a different approach to something or someone than you did the last time.
Patrick Gillispie

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Thank you so much dr.smith for being there for our 3DE class every step of the way. You’ve been our biggest supporter since our freshman year and for that i thank you. I am grateful for you. From being my teacher to the head director of 3DE, i’ve learned a lot from you. Thank you. I’ll miss you !

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Thank you for everything you’ve done for us these 4 years and I appreciate everything you taught me. It was a pleasure to have you as a teacher and to watch you improve with us.
Patrick Gillispie

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Being in 3DE has taught me how to navigate through the world it’s also taught me about acceptance of new ideas and ways of thinking.

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I may not always say it, but I mean it whenever I say it. Thank You, Teacher, for all the extra efforts you make to help us grow, and the challenges you encourage us to face to help us become who we are.
-Latrell

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3DE has most definitely impacted me, there were a lot of challenges which is something i can take from my 3DE experience to the real world. I learned to always be resourceful and use the resources while you have them because they don’t come easy all the time.

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Dr.Smith it was such a pleasure learning from you. I am so grateful that i had your guidance throughout all 4 of my high school years. You are the light and balance 3DE, i love you and will most definitely miss you.

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3DE has changed the way i approach many aspects of my life. Through its core competencies it has changed and challenged me for the better.

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Dr smith you truly have made my 3DE and high school experience so much better. I couldnt have asked for a better 4 years thank you.

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Being in 3DE has helped me open my mind to a lot of new things I never really saw myself doing. It’s shown me a plethora of opportunities and has taught me to learn how to take all of them no matter if you’re interested in them or not. It’s given me so many good memories and I’ve learned to recognize the good in every situation. It helped me narrow down what I want to do with my life and has given me forever friendships and connections that could be useful in the future.
-Trinity Jordan

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Being in 3de has gave me a better high school experience than I would’ve had if I weren’t enrolled in the program. 3de has taught me all the material I needed to graduate plus more! I have learned professionalism on a higher level, how to become a successful entrepreneur, and how to work in a professional environment. 3de has made it possible for me to start my own business and most importantly it has pushed me to be a better person mentally and physically.

Ja’Mesha Caswell

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Hey Dr. Smith its Ja’Mesha, I just wanted to thank you for being here with me from day one 9th grade to now, you literally watched us grow! Thank you for motivating and inspiring me everyday not just for school but real life also! I know that you know it already but you are an amazing woman and I’m proud and thankful for you! may god bless you & keep pushing you for greater!

Ja’Mesha Caswell

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Thank you Dr. Smith for being a constant motivator in our lives, for never giving up on us and pushing us to be and do our best in all aspects of life.

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Being apart of 3DE for all 4 years of my high school years has been fun. 3DE has taught me how to solve real life problems , how to start my own business , how to be confident in everything I do & so much more. Being apart of 3DE was a great learning opportunity & i really appreciate the things that have been done for me.

-Kaera Davis

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Thank you so much for everything you have done for me throughout the years. I appreciate your help and guidance in and out of the classroom. I am grateful that you have made a real difference in my education. Thank you for your time, your patience, and your realness. Thank you for encouraging me, supporting me, and caring about me, and lastly Thank you for inspiring me to learn and to help others the way you have.

-Kaera Davis

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3DE has actually made me interested in my future outside of just college, I have a viewpoint from the working of business and professionalism and know how to carry myself and better communicate and succeed when I reach that level.

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3DE has taught me to be confident in anything I put my mind to. I have learned that no matter how big the project or goal is I can accomplish it. It takes trials and tribulations to reach where I want to be and I have to be willing to work through it all to make it where I want to be.

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Thank you for the life skills and the mentoring and growth you've given me. I'm extremely grateful for the knowledge you've given me, back around when COVID affected me you were really patient with me in 9th and 11th grade and I will miss you.

Thank you,

-Dominic Gullatt

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The 3DE program has impacted my life by making me more business oriented and open minded. I’ve sat in on many meetings, lectures, and attended many field trips. These opportunities have taught me so much and have prepared me for a life outside of Banneker High and in the business world. I’ve grown accustomed to many things that most in South Fulton haven’t gotten a chance to experience or may think is outside of their reach. I can walk into any room with a sense of purpose and know that I belong and most of that comes from teachings I’ve learned within this program. I’ve always embedded teachings and traits within myself to become a leader and to be great and with 3DE they’ve helped me push that agenda.

-Nyla Pitts

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I just want to say thank you for everything you have done in the past 4 years of being in 3DE you was there for me when I was down and stressed out I just love you so much you is my rock and I will always remember the smile you put on my face not just me and but everyone else face…again thank you again love you I’ll miss you🥺❤️ -Micaiah Roseberry ❤️

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3DE has left a positive mark on me. It made me realize that I can do anything I put my mind to and it made me realize that the teachers are here for us. 3DE has given me the opportunity to complete multiple pathways, has given me multiple business opportunities, and has taught me things I could use in real life.

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Let me start off by saying thank you for all your hard work and dedication. You are greatly appreciated. From the time we entered Banneker joining the 3DE program we knew we were cared for. You showed nothing but concern for us and was always there. You were an advocate for us and a mentor. You were patient with us and just overall understanding. You’re the true definition of a leader and a strong dedicated enthusiastic person. You embody all of these traits and are just truly phenomenal. May you always be blessed and prosper within everything you do.❤️

Thank you,
Nyla Pitts

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Thank you for being with the 3DE class of 23. You’ve seen us grow and we have seen you grow with us from being the 9th grade financial literacy teacher to becoming the head of 3DE. Words cannot express how proud we are that you were able to teach us and see us leave. Thank you for all you have done for the class of 23 🫶🏽🫶🏽🫶🏽

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From knowing you since ninth grade you have been nothing but inspiration and to have been able to see you grow and evolve will always be special to me. You have always looked out for class of ‘23 & I appreciate you for that.

Love Eboni Martin

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Dr Smith, you have always showed nothing but the best love for me and for all of the 3de seniors. You showed us what power, resilience and leadership is all while maintaining your peace and mind. I just wanna take the time out and thank you for everything that you do and for always having a smile on your face every time we see you. Your going to be miss truly.

-Stanley Jones
Class of ‘23 3de student.

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I appreciate all the help and love you have for the c/o 2023. You’ve help in ways you don’t know how. You will always have a special place in our heart.

Love Krysta

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Dr. Smith you have shown nothing but leadership & growth! We first met you our freshman year as a teacher, then later our junior year. Now, you’re THEE director of 3DE! We’re so proud of all of your accomplishments. Nobody in that position has ever worked harder than you!! You’ve made sure to have trips and events that 3DE probably would not have without you. Thank you so much for an amazing four years <33.

With love,
Haddy Njie

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Dear Dr. Smith,
I learned a lot from you throughout the past years of being a 3DE Student at Banneker High School. Things that’s we’ll need to know in our future and I really appreciate you. You were and always will be one of my school parents. Thank you for always being there for us when we needed you and thanks for teaching us. Love you soo much Dr. Smith and can’t wait for you to see what we all have coming in our futures….
-Alagie Jack

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Dr Smith is the perfect example of a natural born leader. I’ve enjoyed her loving and mothering nature for the last few years. She’s always made sure we had whatever we needed within 3DE and made sure we had the knowledge to succeed. Her hard work and flexibility has truly lead her to great things. Nothing you do goes without acknowledgment. I just want to say thank for always being the person we could lean on in times of need and all of your passed down wisdom. Love you soo much!! Wish you great things in life.
-DelLeah XoXo

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I'm here to express my fair gratitude for your work and management. Even though you and us probably didn't have much interaction. I wish you good luck and good pay for the rest of your life. -Hezekiah

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I'm here to express my fair gratitude for your work and management. Even though you and us probably didn't have much interaction. I wish you good luck and good pay for the rest of your life. -Hezekiah