For Myles, Class of 2027, the choice to attend Cristo Rey Boston was pivotal in his path toward growth and purpose. From the moment he learned about Cristo Rey Boston during a visit to his middle school, he sensed it was a place where he would be both supported and challenged. “Once I got here, I fell in love with the school, the teachers, and the staff,” he says.

Myles arrived at CRB as a student who enjoyed math but struggled with reading and writing. English classes were especially challenging, but with support from his teachers, he began to build confidence. Reading texts like Persepolis and Macbeth, he learned to engage deeply with material and see himself as a capable learner. He shares, “I realized I could understand things and I could improve. That changed how I saw myself as a student.”

Those experiences with his teachers at Cristo Rey Boston planted the seeds for his future goals. He wants to become an educator and credits his own teachers for showing him the impact a teacher can have on a student’s life. “They showed me what it looks like to really care about students,” he says. “It made me want to do that for someone else.”

Through the Corporate Work Study Program, Myles gained further clarity. His sophomore and junior year placement at MathWorks reinforced his strengths. Working with numbers, graphing, and data visualization, he discovered how much he enjoys problem-solving and teaching concepts to others. His supervisor’s patient, collaborative approach, often learning alongside Myles, modeled the kind of educator he hopes to become.

Myles also serves as a Student Ambassador, leading tours for visitors to the school. This experience gave him the opportunity to learn about Cristo Rey Boston beyond his own individual experience. On each tour, he shares with visitors how CRB prepares students not just to get into college, but to succeed once they’re there. This insight further motivates him on his path toward becoming an educator.

Looking ahead, Myles hopes to study education, with a focus on math or a STEM-related field. He wants to be the kind of teacher who sees students fully, especially those who may be struggling, and helps them believe in their own potential. “I want to help kids the way my teachers helped me,” he says.

For Myles, Cristo Rey Boston has been more than a high school. It’s where he discovered his confidence and his calling to educate and uplift others.