Bio

High School: Graduated from SAIL High School in Tallahassee...trained under the late Paul Hoover...recipient of a Best & Brightest Award.

Personal: Born on December 31...daughter of Laura and Craig McCormick...an honors student at TCC...plans to major in accounting.

Getting to know Peri Thompson

Favorite TV show: Portlandia...Favorite movie: Legally Blonde...Favorite food: Taco salad...One food I absolutely will not touch: Nothing, I love trying new things...Favorite music genre: Indie alternative...A song or artist I like but rarely admit to liking: Any jazz artist...The farthest I've ever been from home: London...If I could visit any place in the world, it would be: Iceland...My spirit animal is: Cat...The top thing on my Bucket List: Hike the Appalachian Trail...Three words that best describe me: Just Do It...One thing people don't know about me: I play piano and have three sisters...The best piece of advice I've ever received: When making a decision, just take your time, never rush anything. If things are meant to be, they will be...To get ready for a race, I like to: Listen to my playlist and get ready to win...Favorite athlete: Michael Phelps...Favorite professional sports team: FSU...My most memorable moment as an athlete: Throwing up after a race, all the long runs and bonding cross country has enabled for me to achieve my personal goals.

What I like best about TCC: The willingness of teachers to help you succeed and the vast resources for success
Favorite class taken at TCC: Managerial accounting
What piece of advice I would give to the freshmen: You don't have it all figured out and that's okay. Try that class, find your passion and always move through life with an open heart and clear mind.