My Aunt Research Paper

A person who has been an inspiration to me is my Aunt Velia. She was a Physical Education Teacher for thirty years, president of the American Little League and a wonderful role model to several people. She really was not my legal aunt as some people might say, but she has been in my life since I was four years old. Velia was born in 1952 in Fort Stockton, Texas. She attended Fort Stockton High School and then went to college at Sul Ross University. She wanted to be an Art Teacher but she could not afford the supplies that were required for the major. She then decided to major in Physical Education and minor in United States History. She started her career as a Physical Education Teacher and cheerleading coach for San Felipe High School in …show more content…
I asked the principle and because she was an employee of the school district, they said yes. She was so honor and I think she cried more than I did when she handed me the diploma. Sadly on December 24, 2005, a drunk driver killed her. I never know what a difference she made as a teacher until her funeral. We were in a church that held at least 500 people and there was nowhere to sit. I had people coming up to us saying they would have quit school, if it weren’t for my aunt and the way she encourage and help them get through the tough times. It was wonderful to see all the people who came to pay their respects to her family and us. Velia was a great inspiration to me. She encouraged me to follow my dream, to try hard and never give up. She used to say that if it was easy then I am not doing it right. She always believe that I would make a great teacher and although I did not make up my mind to become a teacher until a few years ago, I know she was the little voice in my head, telling me I needed to go back to school. I believe that she was a one of a kind person and that there are few people like her in the