Statement Of Purpose For A High School Degree Equivalency Program

I graduated from Kean University with a degree in psychology and once I graduated I started my journey wondering where it would take me. Knowing that whatever field I chose I would want to use my understanding, compassion, and motivation to help others. I had no idea it would lead me to teaching. I started volunteering at TRACE in their high school diploma equivalency program over a year ago and that is when I realized, this is where I belong. There is a quote by Harold Whitman, a philosopher and educator, who sums it up perfectly, “Don’t ask yourself what the world needs. Ask yourself what makes you come alive and then go do that. Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.” There are many reasons to why I want to become a …show more content…
However, my challenge with equity and access came later in life. During my junior year of college I experienced a series of difficult things all at once. One of the things that occurred was my mom getting laid off and me almost getting kicked out of school for nonpayment. There was a moment where I dwelled and could not grasp all that was going on. There is a popular idiom referring to a “light bulb” going off in your head and I remember the exact moment my “light bulb” went off. When I realized no one else was going to make this right for me but myself. Instead of being overwhelmed by everything around me, I took it one step at a time. I applied for a student loan, got two jobs and started focusing on what mattered most to me. Which was school and being able to finish my education. The worst year of my life turned out to be the best year of my life. I realized my strength and my full capabilities that year. I learned that no matter what gets thrown my way, I can and will overcome it. That year I managed to accomplish a great deal, including being able to pay my tuition and obtain the highest GPA I ever