Dec. 16, 2024—Byrd Elementary School first grade student Meliyah Keller is applauded by her teachers for being a positive student and friend.  

School: Byrd Elementary School

Age: 7

Grade: 1

Accomplishments: Keller is praised for being excited to learn and practice her new skills every day. She showcases a positive attitude and never gives up. Keller shows up with a smile on her face and is very encouraging to her classmates.

Favorite class: “Math, because I like math problems.”

Favorite things to do after class: “Cheerleading and playing outside.”

Favorite song: “Girl on Fire by Alicia Keys.”

Favorite website/app: “ST Math, because I love math.”

Favorite TV show: “Team Kaylie, because it’s cool and some episodes are scary.”

Favorite movie: “The Cat in the Hat.”

Ambition: “My goal is to be a teacher and make all of my students smart.”

What topics/things are you passionate about?: “Helping others.”

What inspires you?: “My sister and my mom inspire me.”

What three things can’t you live without?: “Water, my mom and my dad.”