To Ms. Margo Peyton, February 3, 2021: First, thank you for granting me this opportunity. This Ocean Wishes donation will allow me to advance into a new career working in coastal conservation. I look forward to learning how to dive so that I can apply my list of skills and engage in opportunities with my mentors.
As you know, Covid has affected all of us. Many of us lost jobs, hours, or our sanity. I have lost many hours at my career from being home with my two children. Now that they have returned to school, I am back focusing on moving forward, continuing with my schoolwork, and advancing my knowledge of coastal management practices.
Recently, I met with Erica Moulton, who is the Director of the STEM Center for St. Petersburg College and runs the Living Shoreline Project. I am interested in living shorelines for coastal erosion management, and I plan to volunteer to learn all I can about the workings of those ecosystems. When I told her of the award I would receive from you, she told me she was a member of The Women’s Diver Hall of Fame and part of the group of women who dive the Arctic Circle yearly. What a small world! Not only will I learn so much about the living shorelines from Erica, but she can also give great advice on diving, I’m sure!
My life is crazy right now! I never thought even two years ago that I would be back at college on a mission with opportunities like this or the mentors I have in my life supporting me along my journey. This makes my heart so happy that someone sees the value in my hard work. As moms, we get used to deeds but not gratitude, but I am deeply grateful for this gift. Thank you again, Margo
Sincerely and Thank you, Talya Redinger.
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