Personal Education Statement
My parents have always pushed for the betterment of my education, and as a result, I have been able to pursue and continue my intellectual development. One of my major influences was actually my second grade teacher, Mrs. Harnois, who saw great potential in my small seven-year-old self and encouraged me to read. She pushed me to the fifth grade reading level and introduced me to the Harry Potter series with which I promptly fell in love. The continuation of my love for reading as I grew older allowed for the introduction of more advanced ideas presented in a more palatable format for my younger self. I unknowingly became familiar with concepts of critical thinking, analysis, and ways of deeper thinking. I also grew
My parents have always pushed for the betterment of my education, and as a result, I have been able to pursue and continue my intellectual development. One of my major influences was actually my second grade teacher, Mrs. Harnois, who saw great potential in my small seven-year-old self and encouraged me to read. She pushed me to the fifth grade reading level and introduced me to the Harry Potter series with which I promptly fell in love. The continuation of my love for reading as I grew older allowed for the introduction of more advanced ideas presented in a more palatable format for my younger self. I unknowingly became familiar with concepts of critical thinking, analysis, and ways of deeper thinking. I also grew