My Journey

By mshelton93
  • My Birth

    My Birth

  • My Brother was Born (Personal)

    My Brother was Born (Personal)

    This was important because I had been an only child for almost six years. I had to learn how to be more responsible, and I had to help take care of my brother when I got older.
  • The day I was saved (Personal)

    The day I was saved (Personal)

    This is important to me because it was the beginning of a beautiful relationship with my Jesus.
  • The Day I was Baptized (Personal)

    The Day I was Baptized (Personal)

    This is important to me because it allowed me to show my love and committment to Jesus.
  • First Job (professional)

    First Job (professional)

    This made me realize that I needed to finish college because I did not want to work in fast food all my life.
  • Bought My First Car (Personal)

    Bought My First Car (Personal)

    This was important to me because it was my first real adult purchase. I had a new sense of responsibility.
  • Met William (Professional)

    Met William (Professional)

    William is a young man with Autism. When I met him, we immediately grew close. He and his family are a huge part in the reason I chose SPED.
  • Graduated High School (Professional)

    Graduated High School (Professional)

    This was a stepping stone in my education. It meant that I could now move on to college.
  • Practicum at Fort Sanders Development Center (Professional)

    Practicum at Fort Sanders Development Center (Professional)

    This was the practicum experience that made me realize I wanted to teach Pre-K Special Education.
  • Best Buddies (Professional)

    Best Buddies (Professional)

    Even though I had alread decided on SPED, Best Buddies really reinforced the decision I had made.