RYANN DE HERNANDEZ PEGARIDO

Time Line of:

InfancyJune 1, 1987- I was born at

the Guam Memorial Hospital in Tamuning Guam. My parents, Rafael and Edeliene Hernandez gave me the name Ryann De Flores Hernandez. At four months old, I was baptized.

1988- I celebrated my first birthday at our home in Yigo. I shared most birthdays with my sister, Raliene, who is three years older than I. She was born on June 9.

Toddlerhood1989- At age of two, I was

able to communicate my needs and wants to my family. My mother read stories to me on a daily basis, and encouraged me to create my own stories.

1990-1991 At the age of three, my mother finally graduated from college and became a teacher. Because both my parents work, I was attended Harvest Christian Academy, where I learned to read, write, and pray.

Childhood

1993- In first grade, I became sickly. I missed a total of 38 days of school. The doctors could not figure the reason for my sickness. This did not hinder my learning. I continued to learn all subjects, but engaged more in reading and writing.

1994- By second grade, I was still sickly. But the doctors finally found out that my tonsils needed to be removed. Since my father was in the FAA and traveled frequently, my parents decided to have a tonsillectomy in Hawaii during one of my father’s training. I also received my first holy communion.

1992- I attended Kindergarten at Harvest, but transferred to Yigo Elementary School, where my mother worked as a Kindergarten Teacher. I became her student. Also had the pleasure of welcoming my new baby brother to the world.

Childhood1995- When I reached third grade, I

finally got a full experience of attending school daily. There, I began to become more social, making friends. I excelled in school, scoring very high on the SAT 9 test, won first place at the science fair, and was even enrolled in GATE class!

1996- In fourth grade, my mother became my teacher again. I joined cheerleading, and continued to excel in school.

1997- Fifth grade was an exciting year because I made many friends, continued cheerleading, and was promoted to middle school with honors.

Middle School1998- I begin the sixth grade at FBLG middle

school. Stressful changes occur in my life, but I also meet my life-time friends.

1999- Friends become very important to me. I join the cheerleading team, honor choir, and attend many extra-curricular activities. One in which sent the club to Australia.

2000- As an eighth grader, I join many school clubs. I take on the role of vice president for the honor choir and contribute in planning and executing an off-island fieldtrip to Thailand. I promote to high school ranking #20 in my class.

High School

2001-2002 I finally enter Simon Sanchez High School. I built a stronger relationship with my sister, who was a senior. I try out for cheerleading and make the varsity squad.

2002-2003 Still trying to figure my talents, I take on the role of vice president of my class, but I also get involved with peers who were of poor influence on me. I try to maintain two images which gets me into a lot of trouble at home and school.

High School2003-2004 After the hardships of

my sophomore year, my parents enroll me at Saint Paul Christian School to relieve me from the negative peer pressures. Here, I build a relationship with God. I also travel to Korea as the boys’ basketball team manager.

2004-2005 During the summer, I got my first job at the movie theatres, but quit to focus on my academic work to prepare for college. I travel to Japan and the Philippines to spread the word of God with classmates, and graduated #5 in my class.

Undergraduate

2006-2007 I give birth to a beautiful baby girl, and named her Audrey Rae. However, with supportive parents and the block grant, I place Audrey in daycare, and continue to pursue a higher education.

2005- 2006 I attend my first year of college at UOG, and work as a hostess at King’s and Cappricciossa. I become pregnant with my daughter with my high school boyfriend.

Undergraduate2007-2008 I change my major from Social work to English and Secondary Education. I become a working, single mother too. I discover that I am actually a great writer, and I have strong reading skills and abilities.

2008-2009 I meet the love of my life, Jason Jay Pegarido and his son Jace.. He was a bass player in a band I went to see. I found his talents and career as a computer programmer highly attractive.

Adulthood2009-2010 I work study at

the English department where I do clerical work and participate in the planning and execution of the Language Arts Conference.

2010 I graduate from college with a bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education and English. Separated from Jason, I go on a month long vacation to the mainland to visit my sister. When I return, Jason proposes me, and we became engaged. I also begin working at Astumbo Middle School as an 8th grade Reading Teacher, and send Audrey to my first school, Harvest.

Marriage & Family2011 Jason and I share an

intimate wedding in Manila, Philippines. Jason, Jace, Audrey, and I become a fun, loving, blended family. We enroll Jace and Audrey at Saint Paul where they learned more about the word of God.

2012 Elias Jay becomes a new addition to our family. I continue to work at Astumbo Middle School, and begin thinking about pursuing a higher education

Present 2013-2014- I become a proud home owner. I continue to teach and raise my children. I realize that I am ready to pursue an MA in Reading. I apply at the University of Guam and begin taking classes in an all-online course. I continue to strive to provide a solid foundation for my family.