Testimonials
"Alyssa is a multi-talented person who sees and love people for who they are. She has a passion for helping others and does so gracefully through her artworks of writing and spoken word. She has made a conscious decision to use her words for the betterment of others and that’s more of what we need."
Marisha Mathis, LCSW
"We had the incredible pleasure of hosting Alyssa AKA Plug as a guest speaker for a workshop on social awareness with our UNC DREAM MAT students, and the experience was nothing short of transformative. With her unique and captivating flow, Plug seamlessly blended the realms of social awareness, education, hip hop, raw spoken word, and a genuine commitment to making a positive impact in the lives of youth. Her workshop went beyond the surface, delving into an activity that fostered creativity, self-reflection, belonging, and empathy. We wholeheartedly recommend Plug as a guest speaker for any event seeking an authentic, inspiring, and socially conscious voice. We look forward to future collaborations with this remarkable artist and advocate for change."
Luz E. Robinson
PhD Candidate in School Psychology
"As a program supervisor of middle afterschool programs in Durham, N.C., I am pleased to partner with Ms. Alyssa Tatum, owner and operator of Plug Into Love. Fall 2023, Ms. Tatum provided student-centered, social emotional learning (SEL) workshops called Rhyme & Reason to Encore! Afterschool programs. Through Rhyme & Reason, our students have thoroughly enjoyed learning about Hip Hop, and how it relates to SEL concepts such as creative self-expression, conflict resolution, and relationship building. Ms. Tatum is professional and reliable, and I look forward to partnering with her in the future."
Crystal Douglas
Before & After School Secondary Program Specialist Durham Public Schools
"My time spent with Ms.Plus was an amazing experience. Though easy going I always felt that ms.p was very engaging. From daily affirmations to a daily journaling segment where I was able to fully express my opinion and outlook on various life topics that made me think. I wasn’t the only one included either. Ms.plug made periodic check ins with all of her students talkative and the ones that preferred the back of the class to make sure everyone was heard and acknowledged. It wasn’t just my assignments that were kept up with but she always made sure to check in with me mentally and was very helpful in a therapeutic sort of way as well. Her class felt like family and still is till this day."
Sufyaan Griffin
English III Honors (2023)
"Ms.Tatum was by far my favorite english teacher, she knows what her students need from her and what she needs from her students. She made our classwork and projects fun and easy to learn, she made sure to listen to what we needed and anything that was going on in our lives that we needed to talk about. I had never been able to talk to an adult like I could with her about my life, classwork, and just chatting about my day."
Gabby Dean
English III Honors (2023)
"Ms. Tatum was impactful to say the least. Her teaching, attitude, and simply just her charisma made it really easy to learn. It wasn’t just that common core, sticking a packet in your face and telling you what to do. She really connected with me and my classmates. Not only on a teaching level, but on a personal level too. She welcomed each and every single one of us with open arms and helped us with our struggles in the classroom and in our lives in general. I can guarantee that if you want people to be engaged and excited to learn, Ms. Tatum will be the one to do just that."
Addison Vondy
English III Honors (2023)