Almost a decade ago, I decided I wanted to pursue a degree in education. At age 10, I shadowed my aunt at the elementary school where she teaches. I woke up early, put on dress clothes and my fuchsia pea coat to impress the students. My aunt and I greeted the students as they entered the classroom with our arms behind our back and smiles on our faces. My aunt introduced me to her class of third graders. I stood in front of those children with authority and immediately realized my purpose in life. Throughout my middle school, high school and college years, I have both volunteered and worked as an assistant teacher and a paid child care provider.
During my teenage years, I filtered through many jobs in various fields. My most memorable and
During my teenage years, I filtered through many jobs in various fields. My most memorable and