Josiah Matthews is making big moves at just 15 years old. The Charlotte native graduated from high school early after being homeschooled and is now preparing to start his college career at an HBCU. The teenager will attend Johnson C. Smith University (JCSU) this fall.
Matthews told WBTV News that his accelerated path began when he started combining grade levels in his homeschooling journey.“I just remember doing third and fourth grades together,” he said. “And fifth, sixth and seventh grades together.”
Despite his success, the journey wasn’t always easy. “It was at times when I lacked motivation,” Matthews admitted to WBTV News. “But I pushed myself and I ended up finishing.”…