Brianna Pressey

2021 "Pass the Torch" Scholarship Finalist

“I felt curious, I felt powerful, and I felt important, and I think that for any teenager struggling with self-confidence, all three of these things are vital.”

As a teenager in Mr. Hogan’s Media class, Brianna Pressey not only learned lessons about crafting stories and broadcasting, but about understanding herself and relating to others. Now, after travelling around the world as a journalist, Brianna seeks to recreate the profound sense of connection she experienced in Mr. Hogan’s classroom among her own future students.

Here is Brianna's story about Mr. Hogan, the teacher who inspired her.

Want to hear the stories of the other nine finalists? Visit our 2021 Scholarship Finalists page.

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