Life Timeline

  • Samara James is Born

    Samara James is Born
    I was born at Sister's Hospital in Buffalo, NY.
  • Samara James Learns How to Walk

    Samara James Learns How to Walk
    I take my first steps on Christmas while with my mom and great-grandmother.
  • Samara Has Her First Birthday

    Samara Has Her First Birthday
    I have my first birthday.
  • Samara Starts Elementary School

    Samara Starts Elementary School
    I start my first day of elementary school at Dunwoody Springs.
  • Samara Becomes Principled

    Samara Becomes Principled
    I learned to be principled when I became a latch-key kid in the third grade. Since I was home by myself I had to have self control so my fat behind wouldn’t eat all the candy. Not quite sure if i’ve mastered that yet.
  • Samara Graduated From 5th Grade

    Samara Graduated From 5th Grade
    I graduate from E. Rivers Elementary School.
  • Samara Moves to Atlanta

    Samara Moves to Atlanta
    I moved from Snellville to Atlanta after fourth grade.
  • Samara Starts Middle School

    Samara Starts Middle School
    I have my first day at Sutton Middle School.
  • Samara Becomes

    Samara Becomes
    I learned to be a caring person in elementary school when I would give my food to those who didn’t want to eat the school lunch.
  • Samara's Grandmother Passes Away

    Samara's Grandmother Passes Away
    My grandmother passes away my sixth grade year on 2/28/13. :(
  • Samara Graduates From Middle School

    Samara Graduates From Middle School
    I graduate from Sutton and attend KAC the following year.
  • Samara Becomes an Inquirer

    Samara Becomes an Inquirer
    In school I learned to be a good inquirer when I realized I didn't understand a math problem in class and that I needed to ask for help. I was hesitant because I felt like everyone in my class understood the material. In the end I realized a few classmates had the same questions I did.
  • Samara Learns to Be Open-Minded

    Samara Learns to Be Open-Minded
    I have learned how to be open minded in my literature classes because I am often faced with people who have different views than I.
  • Samara Becomes Knowledgeable

    Samara Becomes Knowledgeable
    I realised I was knowledgable when I was selected to be in the gifted program, and was able to talk to my mom about medical conditions in the 7th grade.
  • Samara Becomes A Communicator

    Samara Becomes A Communicator
    I learned how to communicate better in class when I would have to comprehend what the main idea of a book was in front of the class with my group.
  • Samara Becomes A Thinker

    Samara Becomes A Thinker
    I learned how to be a thinker when I was told I couldn’t use my phone to translate a work from Spanish to English.
  • Samara Becomes A Risk-Taker

    Samara Becomes A Risk-Taker
    I learned to be a risk taker in school by volunteering to write the answer to a problem in chemistry even though the subject isn’t my strongest point.
  • How I Became A Inquirer

    How I Became A Inquirer
    In school I learned to be a good inquirer when I realized I didn't understand a math problem in class and that I needed to ask for help. I was hesitant because I felt like everyone in my class understood the material. In the end I realized a few classmates had the same questions I did.
  • Samara Starts Her Junior Year in IB CP

    Samara Starts Her Junior Year in IB CP
    Samara starts her first day of school at North Atlanta as a Junior.
  • Samara Becomes Balanced

    Samara Becomes Balanced
    I learned to be balanced in the classroom by teaching myself time management so i can complete all my assignments.