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I continue to do competitive dance outside of school and I am an assistant swim coach in the summer. I’m a member of Tallowood Baptist Church and am also a member of National Charity League. I plan to study education in college. Twenty percent of the proceeds from my RAP sessions will go directly to www.kidsreadingroom.org #LetsRap! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a56abf190bade59dedc01c5/1526593027985-5T2MT7ADR31TSYFI1L1O/IMG_5580.jpg Book a Session - Caroline Emery Hey! I’m Caroline Emery. I attend Stratford High School where I play soccer. Outside of school I dance with Ms. Sharon, I am a member of the National Charity League and Memorial Drive Methodist Church. I am the oldest of four siblings so I am really good with kids. 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