Tealin Schaarschmidt is currently a sophomore at South Hadley High School and it is her first year in Spotlight. What interests her about journalism is the creative freedom that comes with the class. Tealin enjoys writing about real world issues and current events. She takes a special interest in journalism, particularly social media and photography. 

Tealin takes part in various clubs both in and out of the school. Outside of school, she is a dancer at Bodies in Motion and is currently in her 12th year dancing. In school, Tealin is also a part of the Best Buddies program. She also works as a hostess at a local restaurant in the Village Commons. For hobbies Tealin enjoys baking, painting and relaxing with her dogs. 

Some of Tealins likes include her family and friends, her two dogs, and her bed. Some of her dislikes are spiders, homework, and reading. In her free time Tealin can be seen hanging out with her friends like going out to eat or shop, or relaxing in her room. Her favorite food is pasta, her favorite movie is The Notebook, and her favorite place is her bed.