Why They Love Being a Student

Katanya loves being a student because learning fuels her creativity and curiosity. She thrives on discovering new skills, from music and photography to art and business, and enjoys turning what she learns into ways to serve others. Whether mentoring younger kids, volunteering in the community, hosting fairs and events, or creating new projects, she sees learning as a way to grow, lead, and inspire.

Favorite Subject & Why

Katanya has recently fallen in love with STEAM because it blends creativity with innovation. She enjoys exploring science, technology, engineering, arts, and math through music, photography, design, cosplay creations and hands-on projects. STEAM allows her to connect imagination with real-world problem solving and inspires her to create projects that encourage other kids to explore creativity and learning. She has always loved science and meeting Bill Nye has been an educational life goal!

How $20,000 Would Support Their Goals

This award would help Katanya pursue early college opportunities and continue expanding her learning horizons. She hopes to deepen her education in STEAM, the arts, and entrepreneurship while continuing to mentor younger kids and serve her community. Support like this would provide access to courses, tools, and experiences that allow her to grow her talents, start college early, and keep creating projects that inspire others.