She says she is not afraid to be open about sensitive issues such as sexually transmitted diseases and eating disorders. By bringing in guest speakers such as a former alcoholic and a person living with AIDS, Soul helps students understand the possible ramifications of their actions. Because of the innovative way Soul teaches, Blazers say they enjoy attending her class. Soul has been a friend students can turn to for advice. Blazers go to Soul because of her ability to make them feel comfortable.
Students believe that Soul can relate to the trials of being a teenager.
Soul did not always plan to be a health teacher. Two powerful English teachers influenced Soul to major in English at Towson University. However, Soul says one of her professors disliked her and said she would not let Soul graduate as an English major. Knowing her professor's threats could become a reality, Soul changed her major to health education. Although Soul was devastated at first, she now believes that the turn of events leading her to a career in health education was the best thing that ever happened to her.