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Sukh Singh �鶹��ý�21 brings an incredible amount of perspective to his chosen profession of teaching. He came to the US from India when he was a child. �鶹��ý�The first time I saw snow was when I was six years old,�鶹��ý� he told us. That journey would eventually lead him to Pace, where he knew early on that he would be attending the Pleasantville Campus. �鶹��ý�I wanted to teach in New York, [and] Pace offered great opportunities for success.�鶹��ý�

From there, it seemed only natural that he would gravitate toward the English and adolescent education major. As an English language learner (ELL) himself, Singh told us he was �鶹��ý�inspired by almost all my English teachers I�鶹��ý�ve ever had. I want to provide students with skills for leadership and advocacy with the use of the proper effective language. I think this can empower them to make a change for their betterment.�鶹��ý�

Singh may spend a lot of time in the classroom prepping to one day graduate, but he�鶹��ý�s anything but stuck within four walls. He has a strong background in customer service across a variety of industries, and he�鶹��ý�s also a Marine Corps veteran�鶹��ý�both of which have aided in his personal and professional life. �鶹��ý�I think my diverse background in a multitude of areas gives me an edge as a future educator,�鶹��ý� Singh said. �鶹��ý�The countless leadership [skills] I have been trained for in the military set me apart and allow my discipline to effectively influence my students to become leaders themselves.�鶹��ý�

He�鶹��ý�s been head counselor at the YMCA, worked as a customer service associate for Investors Bank, and participated in student teaching opportunities through the School of Education. For all his many talents, Singh makes time to lend his skills�鶹��ý�and passion�鶹��ý�to the Student Veterans Association as its vice president. He volunteers his time in order to help other military service members at Pace who follow in his footsteps. �鶹��ý�My motivation comes from my own identity as a Marine Veteran,�鶹��ý� Singh explained. �鶹��ý�I am passionate about supporting my military service members. This will [also] help me as a professional because I will be trained to support, serve, and advocate for those who need it.�鶹��ý�

Not only that, but he�鶹��ý�s also an active member of Alpha Phi Delta, whose philanthropic efforts lend much-needed support for veterans experiencing homelessness through the Operation Home Front. �鶹��ý�I think I am a natural leader and my core ideals of serving people will help me become an educator who stresses advocacy and service,�鶹��ý� Singh said. �鶹��ý�I�鶹��ý�ve had a few inspiring English teachers who left a lasting impression on me and other peers.�鶹��ý�

He left us with a quote from Mahatma Gandhi, one that he has lived by: �鶹��ý�Be the change that you want to see in the world.�鶹��ý� Singh is most certainly effecting change wherever he goes, and we know he will make an incredible future educator.