Personal Childhood Web

2011 Donna Scott- Martin,(Left)- Mother & Friend

 My mother was the primary caregiver in my life. She was my first role model and the most important person in my world. My mother enriched my life in so many ways and shared with me some of the most extraordinary life lessons, skills and social tools that certainly assisted in building me into the woman I am today. My mother installed in me a sense of self-worth, pride and humility at such very young age. I admired how my mother was so caring and compassionate towards me and others in our family, the community, and in her workplace. As a child, I thought we were famous, because everyone knew my mother and she was very talented. She was an excellent speaker, a skillful pianist and a great gospel singer in our church. Her work experience included being an editor for USA Today Newspaper, and working with several major TV network stations. She obtained her Undergraduate degree from Howard University and Master's in Journalism from the University of Maryland College Park. My mother was the oldest of seven children and she offered a tremendous about of help to her mother with the raising of her sisters and brothers. Although my mother was my mother and she guided me, protected me and loved me, she was very much my best friend, playmate and educator. I am my mother’s only child; therefore I believe that I have a huge legacy to pass on to my child and future children. To this day I admire my mother's strength, positive influence she has on others, determination, love and faith in God. I can honestly say my life would not be what it is today if it was not for my mother.

From the left to the right: Uncle Alan, Aunt Sharon, Grandpa, Uncle Johnathan, Mom, Aunt Pat, Aunt Sandy, Grandma and Uncle Donahue III

 

Rachel Davis- Scott, (Maternal Grandmother)

There is only one word that can describe my grandmother and that is “phenomenal”. My grandmother raised 7 children with the help of my late grandfather Donahue Scott Jr. I would stay with my grandmother on many occasions such as the weekends or during spring and summer vacations. I am her name sake and she always reminded me how special I was to be her name sake. My grandfather would often call out “Rachel” and we would bother answer, “yes”. After a while my grandfather told me he was going to have to start calling me by my middle name (Francesca) in order to minimize the confusion. My grandmother taught me how to sow, cook and she modeled how it was to be a loving and support wife. My grandparents were married for almost 42 years. My grandmother like my mother was very loved and admired. She was the 1^st Lady of my grandfather's church and co-owned my grandfather tax consulting business. My grandmother taught me that working hard would never kill you, but that stress would.

Patricia Scott-Peterson aka Pat, (Maternal Aunt)

My Aunt Pat was like a big sister to me. She would take me out with her to the store, to the park, out to eat, to her girl friends' house, buy me something form the ice cream truck etc. There was a 12 year age gap between us, but as I grew up the gap seemed to decrease theoretically speaking. I really thought she was my sister she spent so much time over my house and for a short period of time my Aunt Pat and my cousins lived with me. She always made me feel special and I felt I could talk to her about anything. My Aunt’s youngest child is the same age as my son.

From Top to Bottom: My Aunt Pat, My maternal Grandparents, my science teacher, Ms Simpsons.

Ms. Simpson, (Sixth Grade Science Teacher)

After being home schooled for 3 years, my mother enrolled me into Carol Highlands Elementary school. Ms. Simpsons was my home room teacher and science teacher. She was one of the first African American woman of which I had the opportunity to learn from outside of my family. I admired her passion as an educator and how easy it was for her to dispense our information that was relevant to the course. As a direct result of her positive influence on me, throughout elementary until I finished college, I absolutely loved science. She told me that science was an amazing subject and science could easily assist in explain the unique make-up of every person including me. She attended many of my birthdays growing up. She also tutored me after school if I need assistance.

1st left photo: Me and my Mother directing our vacation bible school presentation. 2nd left photo: My Mother during church service. 3rd photo: Me

Top to Bottom: 1st photo: Me, 2nd photo: My Mother and Aunt Pat, 3rd photo: Me and Grandma

My Mother got me all dolled up for Prom and had my dress made!