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Welcome! I'm Paige Hamblin, and this is my twelfth year in the teaching profession. Growing up in Hickory has instilled me with a deep love of Western North Carolina, and a passion for helping our students achieve their own educational goals. I was privileged to attend the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to earn degrees in English Literature and Psychology, and to receive a fellowship from Wake Forest University to earn my Masters of Education. I have taught students from eighth to twelfth grade in both English and Psychology and I am thrilled to serve as an English teacher, Psychology teacher, and college counselor at University Christian High School. Learning is a lifelong commitment and a worthy pursuit for all who seek to advance their own minds and conceptions of the world. Embedded deeply within my own values is an appreciation for the process of teaching and learning.
In my interactions with all students, I strive to help young minds develop their own voice and a sense of who they are as a contributing individual in our society. It is integrally important for one to have a developed sense of self in this complex and demanding world we inhabit. Through introspection and hard work, our classes will explore the intricacies of classic literature and in so doing understand ourselves and our world in more depth. If students choose to commit themselves to the process of continually challenging their minds, they will find my classes and academic advising rewarding experiences.
A large part of my role at UCHS involves advising students throughout their tenure and counseling them throughout the college process. Below are several testimonials of past students about this process:
Student Testimonials:
"My college advising process with Mrs. Hamblin was phenomenal. It was so convenient to be able to schedule my own appointments with her for brain-storming essay ideas, editing short answers, and getting insight on potential scholarships. As long as students are willing to put in effort as well, Mrs. Hamblin will go over and beyond to help you through the stressful college admissions process. I say with confidence that there is no way I would be where I am now without her help!” -Ally Deese, UCHS Class of 2020; UNC-Chapel Hill; Class of 2024
“Mrs. Hamblin’s college advising is the best experience I had at UCHS. She won’t hold your hand and she gives you accountability as you strive to meet deadlines. When I had no idea what to write about myself, Mrs. Hamblin asked me the tough questions that I couldn’t think of myself which led me to discover great essay topics. There are plenty of deadlines throughout the college process, and while it’s on you to meet each one, as long as you finish your essays and application and show Mrs. Hamblin before the deadline, she’ll have it proof-read and ready for submission. Transferring into UCHS was a breeze because I had little to no college counseling at my old school and Mrs. Hamblin really made an effort to personalize and connect with me. My family considered a private counselor, but Mrs. Hamblin eliminated that idea. I got into all the schools I applied to with the help of Mrs. Hamblin and even got scholarship money!”
Henry Winfield; UCHS Class of 2020; Clemson University; Class of 2024
"I believe Mrs. Hamblin's advising makes all the difference and really gives UCHS students the upper hand when it comes to the college application process. Though it is an intimidating task for seniors, Mrs. Hamblin is able to effectively guide students and aid them in achieving their best application. Mrs. Hamblin takes the time to know each student personally, allowing her to cater to each student's application and help them to make it individual to them. When I was going through Mrs. Hamblin's college advising, she always had my best interest in mind, which helped me to feel confident in my application and know I was putting my best work forward. My stress was relieved knowing I had someone with such great intelligence and expertise who cared so much about my and my colleagues' college success."
-Sam Swisher; UCHS Class of 2019; University of South Carolina Honors College Class of 2023
In my interactions with all students, I strive to help young minds develop their own voice and a sense of who they are as a contributing individual in our society. It is integrally important for one to have a developed sense of self in this complex and demanding world we inhabit. Through introspection and hard work, our classes will explore the intricacies of classic literature and in so doing understand ourselves and our world in more depth. If students choose to commit themselves to the process of continually challenging their minds, they will find my classes and academic advising rewarding experiences.
A large part of my role at UCHS involves advising students throughout their tenure and counseling them throughout the college process. Below are several testimonials of past students about this process:
Student Testimonials:
"My college advising process with Mrs. Hamblin was phenomenal. It was so convenient to be able to schedule my own appointments with her for brain-storming essay ideas, editing short answers, and getting insight on potential scholarships. As long as students are willing to put in effort as well, Mrs. Hamblin will go over and beyond to help you through the stressful college admissions process. I say with confidence that there is no way I would be where I am now without her help!” -Ally Deese, UCHS Class of 2020; UNC-Chapel Hill; Class of 2024
“Mrs. Hamblin’s college advising is the best experience I had at UCHS. She won’t hold your hand and she gives you accountability as you strive to meet deadlines. When I had no idea what to write about myself, Mrs. Hamblin asked me the tough questions that I couldn’t think of myself which led me to discover great essay topics. There are plenty of deadlines throughout the college process, and while it’s on you to meet each one, as long as you finish your essays and application and show Mrs. Hamblin before the deadline, she’ll have it proof-read and ready for submission. Transferring into UCHS was a breeze because I had little to no college counseling at my old school and Mrs. Hamblin really made an effort to personalize and connect with me. My family considered a private counselor, but Mrs. Hamblin eliminated that idea. I got into all the schools I applied to with the help of Mrs. Hamblin and even got scholarship money!”
Henry Winfield; UCHS Class of 2020; Clemson University; Class of 2024
"I believe Mrs. Hamblin's advising makes all the difference and really gives UCHS students the upper hand when it comes to the college application process. Though it is an intimidating task for seniors, Mrs. Hamblin is able to effectively guide students and aid them in achieving their best application. Mrs. Hamblin takes the time to know each student personally, allowing her to cater to each student's application and help them to make it individual to them. When I was going through Mrs. Hamblin's college advising, she always had my best interest in mind, which helped me to feel confident in my application and know I was putting my best work forward. My stress was relieved knowing I had someone with such great intelligence and expertise who cared so much about my and my colleagues' college success."
-Sam Swisher; UCHS Class of 2019; University of South Carolina Honors College Class of 2023