All about me Introduction!

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 Hi everyone!  My name is Taylor Tointigh.  I am attending HBU and majoring in Education with a certification in English Language Arts for grades 7-12.  I am involved with Alpha Chi Omega, a sorority on campus.  I am currently holding the executive position of New Member Educator, which I find very rewarding because I get to teach our new members the traditions of Alpha Chi Omega.  One of my favorit mottos is "Let go and Let God" short and simple but with such a strong connotation of allowing yourself to walk in God's plan!

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