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All About Me: Hope Wright

Hi there!

My name is Hope Wright. I am originally from Maine, but I've called India, Chicago, San Francisco, and Los Angeles home, before landing in Providence, Rhode Island last year. I attended Santa Clara University, where I received my B.A. in Communication and English, before working at Illumination Entertainment as an executive assistant for two years. I now teach ESL English at Mount Pleasant High School here in Providence, and it's the best job in the entire world. I just finished my first year of teaching and I'm already thinking about being back in the classroom! I get to work alongside the greatest people, and I get to teach and learn from the most fantastic students out there. I truly love what I do and the people I do it with!

When I'm not in the classroom, I try to absorb as much dog-related content and listen to as much music as possible. I am absolutely obsessed with dogs, especially my family's one-year-old German Shepherd Lily. My mom and I rescued her one week into lockdown, when she was found in a garage with her litter. She's an absolute hoot with a big attitude and a lot to say.



I also love music--listening to it, talking about it, or performing it. I have done vocal performance my entire, specifically musical theater. I am really eager for community theater opportunities to reopen here in Providence, because I miss the thrill of the stage! Otherwise, I can't get enough of Ben Rector, LEON, Kacey Musgraves, Maggie Rogers, Taylor Swift, Maisie Peters, Dan + Shay, Harry Styles, Vampire Weekend, Bruce Springsteen, Young Mister... the list goes on and on. 

In my free time, I also love to spin/cycle, DIY or refurb furniture, thrift shop, tend to my houseplants, watch The Office (I think I'm on my seventh or eighth rewatch), read historical fiction novels, watch movies (especially thrillers OR rom-coms), or talk to my crazy big Irish family! I am one of six kids. It's never a dull moment in the family group chat.

This summer, I am extremely excited to finish my M.Ed., while taking many trips to the beach. I also hope to do some kayaking and paddle boarding in my free time, as well as explore the bike trails around RI, and pet as many dogs as possible.

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