Personal Narrative: Texas Association Of Future Education

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When it comes to speaking in front of people, I get nervous. Whether there are a few people in the room or a huge auditorium full of people. It has been an obstacle for me throughout my life. From show and tell in 3rd grade to big projects in high school, I always became flustered. I’ve always been scared of not being good enough, until one day I decided to make some changes.
During my Junior year of high school, I joined the Texas Association of Future Educators (TAFE). I enrolled in TAFE because I knew I wanted to be a teacher. However, I didn’t know TAFE did major competitions at high levels. I was so frightened that I almost quit TAFE, ergo my grandmother invited me to her church. The sermon changed my life. The pastor told us the story

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