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In Production: My Journey

By amberW_23

  • Big Sister

    Big Sister
    My younger brother, Casey, was born! I was very excited to meet him, and one of the first things I did when I met Casey, was read him one of my books.

  • Seeing Myself as a Teacher

    Seeing Myself as a Teacher
    Towards the end of kindergarten, a close friend and I decided that we wanted to be co-teachers just like our kindergarten teachers. The idea of being a teacher stuck, and I've wanted to be a teacher ever since.

  • Love of Learning

    Love of Learning
    My 5th grade teacher embraced and expanded by passion for learning. Through interactive and immersive history simulations, she kindled my interest in history. She also supported my love of reading.

  • Artistic Expression

    Artistic Expression
    Art had always been something that I enjoyed, from drawing pictures to put on the fridge, to writing and illustrating short stories. Around 6th grade I started recognizing my own ability to create and began using art more intentionally.

  • Cousins

    Cousins
    I visited my baby cousins for the first time! I love being able to play with my cousins and watch them grow up.

  • Confirmation

    Confirmation
    I was confirmed into my church community at St. Patrick's Church of Merna. My aunt, Tammy, was my sponsor and my whole family spent the weekend in-town to celebrate.

  • Mock Trial

    Mock Trial
    I learned how the legal system works and how to use my voice to advocate for others. I developed confidence in both my public speaking skills and my leadership abilities.

  • Cache Lake

    Cache Lake
    I planned a trip for my Venturing Crew to a scout camp in Canada. I learned how to coordinate the planning of a large scale event and enjoyed going paddle boarding for the first time!

  • HCC Graduation

    HCC Graduation
    I graduated from Heartland Community College alongside an amazing group of peers with an Associate's Degree in Computer Science. I am proud of this accomplishment mostly for its testament to my persistence through adversity.

  • ASB: Memphis, TN

    ASB: Memphis, TN
    I traveled to Memphis through an Alternative Break program to learn about the community and to provide service through existing service organizations. It was a very fulfilling learning experience that has, in many ways, shaped the kind of teacher I want to be.