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  I graduated from McClain High School (Greenfield, Ohio).
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  After being at Southern State Community College for a year and a half, I graduated with my Associate of Science Degree.
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  I began my 11-month service year as an AmeriCorps College Completion Coach at Southern State Community College.
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  For Spring Break last year, my friend and I took a trip to New York City. While we were there, we decided to do what tourist do and stand outside the Today Show. It was such a great experience.
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  This past summer, I spent a week in California volunteering at a convention. This was also the first time I have ever been on a plane.
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  After many years of wanting to go to Shawnee, I finally moved on campus in the Fall 2017 semester.
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  Within this class, I am hoping to learn how to use the knowledge of phonics as a way to better help students with learning disabilities. I would like to gain a better understanding of words in general.