Introduction

Hi!  My name is Jerrid Neeley and I am 22 years old.  I am the son of Jerry and Carla Neeley from Annville, KY.  Even though I grew up in Annville, I attended the Clay County school system.  I used to be an avid reader as from 3^rd grade to 8^th grade I earned at least 300 AR points every year.  Once I attended high school I had less time for reading as I focused more on my studies and tennis.  As a senior, I was fortunate enough to go to state level competition and graduate valedictorian of my class.  I then attended college at the University of the Cumberlands’ as a first generation college student.  In 2012 I graduated magna cum laude with a bachelor’s in Chemistry and Biology and was the captain of the University’s Tennis Team.  I married my wife in April 2012 and we live in Williamsburg, KY.  She is a student in UC’s Physician’s Assistant program and I am in the Masters of Arts and Teaching program while also serving as a graduate assistant for UC’s tennis team.  This fall I will be attending the University of Pikeville’s Medical School where I hope to become a doctor and help serve the Appalachian Area where I grew up.  The two most important things in my life are God and my family.