class of 2009 > andralyce segundo

Andralyce Segundo has a feisty 4-year-old son named Enrique.

"It's amazing how he went from a lovable, bottle drinking baby to an ornery, outgoing, expressive attitude," she says. "To me, that's very awesome!"

Being a teen mother has affected Andralyce big-time, changing her perspective of life and what she valued most.

The Florence Crittenton School has helped Andralyce in many ways. "They helped me get back on track because when I got pregnant I didn't go to school and when I delivered, Florence Crittenton School had a daycare and a middle school. If they didn't have that, I probably would not be in school, graduating early."

Her son spent three years in the Early Learning Center. "I didn't have anyone else to watch him, so I am very thankful for the Early Learning Center," says Andralyce.

Andralyce wants to go to Metro State to become a Secondary School Counselor. "Maybe I could come back to Florence Crittenton to help other students," she says.

Her advice: "Just don't give up, try your best and be thankful."