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This is my 11th year at WCU, I live in Downingtown with my husband.  I taught High School Math in State College PA for 16 years and worked in elementary classrooms during my work at PSU getting my PhD.

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My favorite number is 4 since it is my daughter's birthday and also my mothers so it has special meaning to me.

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I love to read/listen to young adult fiction, especially Harry Potter type books.  I also love to travel.  This year I went to Portugal, Turkey and Greece.

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I became a teacher because I love getting to know how students think about problems and helping them learn math in new ways.   I am always learning more about how people learn and am fascinated about how the mind works.

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I have a PhD in Math Education from Penn State University and my undergraduate and masters degree from Millersville University in math education. I grew up in Yardley PA and went to Pennsbury High School.

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My major is Early Childhood Education. I am a junior here at West Chester!

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My favorite number is 5. It has kind of always just been my number. I have 5 siblings, last name has 5 letters, and the angel number 555 has the mean of big positive changes

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I got my first tattoo this year. Funny enough, it is 555 above my elbow 

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I want to be a teacher because I enjoy helping children learn and grow in their own unique ways. Teaching gives me the chance to make a positive difference in students’ lives and inspire them to reach their potential.

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I graduated from Sun Valley High School in 2023, which is located in Aston, PA. Around 30 minutes from campus.

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I am an early childhood education major. I have completed 3 semesters at WCU and have 3 left to go.

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My favorite number is 13 because I’m a big fan of Taylor Swift and that’s sort of her special number.

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I play piano and took lessons throughout my childhood.

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I want to become a teacher because I enjoy working with kids and make a difference.

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Graduated from Bucks county community college in 2023 with an associates degree in Biomedical sciences.

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My major is Early Childhood Education. I am a senior at WCU

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My favorite number is 11. That was my dads, sisters, and I's sports number growing up.

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I love to travel and one day hope to move south

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I have always dreamed of being a teacher growing up. I want to be able to make a difference in kids lives and help them to grow!

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I graduated from Pottsgrove High School in 2022. I then attended Clarion University for my freshman year of college and transferred to West Chester my sophomore year. 

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Early Grades Preparation PK-4th Major and a Psychology Minor. I'm a 4th year at WCU

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8 is my favorite number because it looks like the infinity sign and one of my favorite sayings as a child was to infinity and beyond

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I'm a big musical theater nerd and I'm the Vice President of the Suspensions at WCU its an acapella group on campus

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I wanted to become a teacher because I love working with kids and watching them meet their goals. I currently work at a daycare as an infant teacher at Ducklings in East Goshen and have come from a previous center that I worked at for 2 years, and I love building relationships with my students and watching them grow and meet their milestones. I also love being there for children, and I want to make my future students feel seen and heard. 

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I graduated from Abington High School in Massachusetts in 2022. I attended SNHU (Southern New Hampshire University) in the Fall 2022, studying Psychology, and transferred to West Chester in the Spring 2023. During my sophomore year, I switched to Early Grades Preparation PK-4th. I grew up in Billerica, Massachusetts, and I moved to Abington in high school. 

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I am an elementary ed major and a junior 

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I am on the club swim team here at west Chester 

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I had so many great teachers in my past and I would love to make a difference in a students life the way my teachers did for me. 

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Jackson memorial high school in Jackson New Jersey 

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I am an Early Grades prep major and am in my Junior year.

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My favorite number is 12. This has been my number for sports growing up and has become my favorite number. 

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I have a cavapoo dog named Milo who lives with me at school!

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I have always wanted to become a teacher! My aunt is a teacher and every year I would help her set up her classroom and would go with her for Take Your Kid to Work Day. These days are what made me realize I wanted to be a teacher just like her. 

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I graduated from Rancocas Valley Regional High School in Nj in 2023.

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I am a middle grades prep major with a concentration in mathematics and hope to teach middle school post grad. I am currently a senior at WCU. 

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My favorite number is 10 because it has been my jersey number in all sports since I was young.

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A fun fact about me is that I am in a fraternity at west Chester.

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I want to become a teacher because I have been working at summer camps since I was 14 and want to be able to keep influencing the youth.

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I attended pottsgrove school district all through grade school and graduated in 2022.

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My major is Special Education with a minor in Autism Studies and this is my third year at WCU!

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My favorite number is probably 8, but as long as its not an odd number we're good.

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I want to be an autistic support teacher because I want to see everybody succeed in whatever way that may look like. I want to provide that extra support that some students may need. Last year I worked as a paraprofessional in a K-1 AS classroom and absolutely loved my job!

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I went to Archbishop Ryan High School in NE Philly.

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I just switched my major from the dual to just Special Education so I have one more year left before graduating!

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My favorite number is 7 because it was my jersey number all throughout middle and high school when i played volleyball.

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A fun fact about me is that I am a paraprofessional in WCASD Autism support and worked as an ABA Therapist.

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I want to become a teacher specifically in Autism Support, because I grew up around teachers in my family and I think it is important that every child has a constant person in their life to help them succeed and grow and that these students have someone to help them communicate and understand them. I also have a little sibling and cousin who have Autism so this field is close to me!

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I graduated from Conestoga High school in 2022 in Berwyn, PA.

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My major is Early Grades Prep, PreK-4, and I am also in the Accelerated B.S.Ed. in Early Grades Preparation (PreK-4) to M.Ed. in Literacy and Reading Specialist Certification Program. I am currently a junior at WCU.

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My favorite number is 18 because I used to have purple sweatshirt as kid with the number 18 on it and I thought it was the luckiest number ever. I would wear it on all my test days for extra luck.

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A fun fact about me is that I can write in calligraphy. I took an interest in this form of writing when I was in middle school and taught myself how to write it.

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I love working with children, and it just brings me joy when I see them get excited about learning. I want to help make a difference in my future students' lives. I also like learning about the process of how to teach.

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I graduated from North Penn High School in 2023. My graduating class was 1,100 students!

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My major is Early Childhood Education. I am a junior at West Chester University!

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My favorite number is 13. While others deem it as unlucky, I find luck in the number 13, or maybe that's just the Swiftie in me!

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A fun fact about me is that I had the opportunity to dance in Disney World at Disney Springs stage with my dance studio when I was 10 years old! It was a memory that I will never forget!

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I want to become a teacher because I've always believed education has the power to change lives. If I can make even one student feel seen, capable, and excited to learn, then I'll know I've made a difference. 

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I graduated from the Hazleton Area Academy of Sciences in 2023. I plan on working in my former school district for a few years after college!

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I am a dual major in early grades/special ed, and this is my third year at WCU!

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My favorite number is 5 because it is my lucky number.

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A fun fact about me is I did competitive gymnastics for 13 years. 

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I want to become a teacher because I have a lot of teachers in my family and always knew that was what I wanted to do in the future. I want to give each student the best education and have them be successful in life. 

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I went to Coatesville Area High School all four years of high school. 

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My major is Early Childhood Education and I am a Junior at WCU.

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My favorite number is 13 because I am a huge Taylor Swift fan!

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A fun fact about me is that I love to travel and have been to a few countries.

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I have always wanted to become a teacher because of the passion I have for young children. I want to make a positive impact on the education system by being an important figure in my students lives, helping them grow and encouraging them to become amazing humans!

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I graduated from Howell High School in NJ and graduated in 2023.

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My major is Special Education with a minor in Autism Education. I am a Junior at WCU!

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My favorite number is 23 because I was born on the 23rd and the number has had a signifigant impcat on my life. 

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My fun fact is that I am a pool manager in the summer! 

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I have always wanted to be a teacher. I love working with children and forming connections with them that are so meaningful and special! I want to be able to make a difference in their lives just like the teachers in mine have. 

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I graduated high school from Plymouth Whitemarsh High School in 2023. Which is in Plymouth Meeting, PA, which is also where I grew up.  

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I am entering my junior year at WCU, and I am an Early Grades Prep major. 

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My favorite number is 4 because it is a common number between all of my cousins birthdays. Either we were born on the 4th of the month or in the 4th month of the year! 

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A fun fact about me is that I'm on the WCU Dance Team! We are a student-run sports club that competes at nationals every January in Walt Disney World! Last January, we placed 2nd in the nation in the open Hip Hop Division and brought a silver medal back to WCU!

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I want to become a teacher because teaching allows me to make a positive impact every day, and there's nothing more rewarding than inspiring young minds. I had some of the most wonderful elementary school teachers, and they inspired me to teach. 

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I went to New Egypt High School in NJ and graduated with the class of 2023. 

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I am a junior at West Chester University, majoring in Middle Grades Preparation with a concentration in English and a minor in Literacy. 

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My favorite number is 22 because I was born on February 22nd, and February is the second month of the year.

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After I graduate, I plan to attend graduate school to earn my master's degree in school counseling!

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My mom has been my biggest inspiration throughout my life. Growing up with her as a teacher, she would bring me to her classroom each summer to prepare for the new school year, and I would also join her for Take Your Child to Work Day. Those experiences helped me realize that a school setting is where I wanted to be in the future. Watching the impact she continues to make on her students year after year is very special, and it is something I hope to mirror in my own career. 

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I graduated from North Penn High School in 2023. The school is located about 25 minutes from my hometown of North Wales, Pennsylvania. 

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I am a senior studying Early Grades Prep and Special Education. 

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My favorite number is 13 because I was born on Friday the 13th at 6:13 in the morning so it is my lucky number!

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I am a military police officer in the Air Force Reserves.

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I have always dreamed of being a teacher because I love working with children and want to help students be the best version of themselves. 

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I graduated from Conrad Weiser High School in Robesonia, PA.

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Special Education (Pk-12) & I am a junior 

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I traveled to Mexico this summer for my 20th birthday 

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I want to become a teacher because I love students and want to change the world for even just one student.

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Garnet Valley High School which is located in Glen Mills

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I am a junior and I am an elementary Education Major. 

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My favorite number is 13 because my favorite soccer player growing up was number 13 and I am a huge Taylor Swift fan. 

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My fun fact is that I can play about 5 instruments.

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Growing up my teachers made such a positive impact on me and helped me grow into who I am today. I was so inspired by these role models that I realized I wanted to make a difference in children's lives as well. 

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I went to Downingtown East high school for all of high school. 

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My major is Early Childhood Education. I am a Junior at WCU.

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My favorite number is 4, it's a number that has been very repetitive in my life. I have 4 older brothers, my mom's birthday is on the 4th of January, and I see it everywhere. I actually have the angel number 444 tattooed behind my ear because it means a lot to me.

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I love music if you ever see me out i'll most likely have headphones on!

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I could go on forever about why I want to be a teacher. I've always liked learning new things and want to make a difference on the next generation. I've had some great teachers, who have made a big impact on my life. If I can be that person for even one child it'll be worth it!

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I graduated from Coatesville Senior High School in 2023. I went to Millersville University for my Freshman year of college and transferred to West Chester in the fall of 2024.

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My major is early education and I’m currently a sophomore.

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I love the number 1 because it's so simple to use in calculations. Plus, it's the number for first place, and in sports, that's always the best!"

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A fun fact about me is I love traveling all around the world and just recently visited Portugal! 

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I want to become a teacher so that I can make a difference in kids lives. Growing up I loved watching the movie Matilda because of Ms. Honey. She’s the teacher I aspire to be!

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I went to Oxford Area Highscool. Located is Oxford Pa about 40 minutes from campus. 

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I am an Early Grades Prep major and it is my third year here at WCU.

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My favorite number is 16 because it's my birthday, my number for sports, and I see it constantly in my everyday life!

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A fun fact about me is that I love going to concerts, and I go to a lot throughout the year!

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I want to become a teacher because I enjoy working with children and I want to make a difference in their lives in any way I can!

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I graduated from Henderson High School here in West Chester in 2023.

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I am an Middle Grades Preparation Major and I am a Senior this year. 

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If i had to choose a favorite number, it would be 11. For as long as I can remember, I have felt naturally drawn to it. It has always shown up in little moments, which makes it special to me. 

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A fun fact about me is that I was adopted when I was in elementary school. 

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I always wanted to become a teacher because of the tremendous impact my past teachers have had on me. Throughout my years in school, they were there for me not only academically, but also personally. They helped me through difficult times, encouraged me when i doubted myself, and supported me in keeping my grades up. Some even introduced me to new hobbies and interests that I still carry with me today. Their guidance has shaped who I am and shown me just how powerful a teacher's influence can be. I hope to bring that same sense of support and inspiration to my own classroom one day. 

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I graduated from Wissahickon High School in 2022, located in Ambler, PA. 

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My current major is special education and it is my forth year here!

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My favorite number is 11, because growing up it was my number for all my sport jerseys. 

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A fun fact about me is that is that i have a six year old bernese mountain dog 

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I want to become a teacher because i want to be a person that kids can feel safe going to and talking to.

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I graduated from Wissahickon High School in 2022.

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22, No specific reason, it was always my jersey number growing up. 

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Im a prek teacher now, and I love watching my students grow and discover new things. 