I asked Salem teachers about a piece of advice they would give to graduating seniors; a piece of advice they wish they had been given when they graduated. Here are their answers:
The Question: What is one piece of honest advice you would give to graduating seniors?
Oceanography teacher Carl Alberico: “Travel while you’re young and don’t wait until you’re old. Get out and experience life.”
Math teacher Jason Byzewski: “Do something you love.”
Chemistry teacher Elizabeth Dupont: “Try not to take life too seriously.”
Culinary teacher Sidney Kinser: “Don’t waste your money or your time on stupid stuff. Invest your money so you can retire early.”
English teacher Kathleen Trace: “Done is better than perfect.”
Assistant School Nurse Melissa Henry: “Make sure you choose a next course of action that has a viable career path.”
Spanish teacher Ashley Pate: “When you go to college, don’t try to do all of the things. Explore and figure out what you want to do, but pick something you’re good at to stick with throughout it all. Don’t overload yourself.”
VTFT, Economics, & Government teacher Mary Stevenson: “Keep an open mind and try new things even if it makes you uncomfortable.”
English teacher Laura Todorovic: “You don’t have to have everything figured out right now. There’s also this pressure to make the ‘right decision,’ but you just have to focus on making whatever decision you choose right.”
At the end of the day, you can only make something of advice you choose to take. Good luck from everyone to the graduating class of 2026.
