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