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I will be graduating with my degree in Mathematics and minor in Secondary Education in May of this year. My next step is attending graduate school for my masters in arts of teaching here at the university. My end goal is to become a junior high or high school teacher! I have grown more and more passionate about this throughout college and cannot wait for it to become reality.

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I grew up with every type of animal as a pet. I had gerbils, turtles, cats, fish, dogs, and a bunny. While all of my childhood pets are over the rainbow bridge now, I adopted my soul kitty in college and she fulfills every empty spot that they left. This is my cat, Dottie. She is a sassy 2 year old tuxedo cat from Houston, Texas and she has been my greatest blessing. I got her during Covid, so we are both pretty attached to each other, but I wouldn't have it any other way!

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This is my family! My mom, dad, sister, aunts, uncles, cousins, and grandparents. Every single piece of me comes from the people in this photo, and I will forever be thankful for them. Each of these people has encouraged me, cheered me on, and reassured me throughout my life and I would not be here without them. I lost my grandfather almost exactly a year ago and miss him everyday, but I know that he's my greatest protector from heaven.

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My friends have always been such a big part of my life, and when I came to college, that became even truer. I have relied on my friends like they are family in college because I am 9 hours away from my real family. They inspire me, encourage me, challenge me, and love me so much, and I really don't know what I did to deserve them. I live with 3 of my best friends, which makes everything even better. My very best friend is my boyfriend, he knows me better than I know myself and I am constantly grateful for him.