March 2024

Name: Mykayla Williams

Hometown: Durham, NC

College/Major: Fayetteville State University, Bachelor's degree in Biology with a concentration in Biotechnology and Molecular Biology

How long at NCSSM: This is my 2nd year at NCSSM!

Hi, Mykayla! Thanks for joining us! We know that you serve the Online program as an Online Resource Coordinator (ORC), but what other hats do you wear at NCSSM? 

I am the Online Science Program Associate primarily for Biology, but for the whole science department.

What are your favorite aspects of your job?

Being  part of a team that creates cool experiences for students, and seeing students gather at these events and interact with each other.

When you're not working, what do you like to do?

 I like to volunteer! I volunteer at the local food bank at least twice a week!

Favorite dessert?

Red velvet cake!

Favorite movie?

I like a lot of movies, but two of my favorites are Napoleon Dynamite and Cat in the Hat

If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?

Tokyo, Japan

What words of advice or wisdom do you have for Online students?

Use your resources! There's a lot of information about opportunities, specifically for Online students, that allow you all to create a great high school experience!

What else would you like for us to know about you?

Don't hesitate to reach out to me with questions! I'm here to help you!