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This is my 12th 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 both my daughter's and my mother's birthday.

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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 Poland.

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

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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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My major at WCU is PreK-12 special education major and I am a sophomore this year.

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My favorite number is 17 it was my first sports number and ever since then it’s been a favorite.

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A fun fact about me is that before wanting to become a teacher I thought about wanting to be a meteorologist.

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I went to school at Avon Grove High School from 9-12th grade and before that went to ABVM from K-8.

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I want to become a teacher because I want to have a positive impact on my students and other people’s lives in general.

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My major is Early Education and im a sophomore.

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14 because that was my number all through high school when i played basketball.

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Becuase i love to teach and work with younger children i feel like they always keep me on my toes, and i like that.

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I major in Elementary Education, and I am a Junior.

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My favorite number is 4 because it is an even number and my cats are 4 years old. 

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A fun fact about me is that I was a summer camp counselor. 

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I went to School Lane Charter School from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Then I went to high school at Bensalem. 

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I want to become a teacher because I love working with kids and being a inspiration to follow your dreams.

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My major is Early Grades Prep. I am a freshman this year.

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My favorite number is 920, because when written as a date, it becomes very special to me.

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I went to Susquehanna Township High School.

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I want to become a teacher because throughout my life a core value of mine has always been to help others around me. As I have worked with kids for the duration of high school, I found an outlet to help, guide, and teach. I believe that become a teacher is the best way to continue my passion for helping those in need.

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My major is Early Grades Prep, Pre-k-4 and I am going to be a senior.

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My favorite number is 4 because in school I was always number 4 in class.

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A fun fact about me is that I can write with both hands, I love the beach, and the Phillies!

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I went to Holy Cross for K-8 and then Pope John Paul II High School.

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I have wanted to be a teacher since I can remember. My mom is a teacher and since I was young, I would go into her classrooms and help her out and I couldn't wait for that to be me one day. As I have gotten older, I have been in multiple classrooms and work places that have made me realize I have made the right choice because I want to be there for my students and make their lives better.

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My major is Early Grades Prep and Special Education. I'm in my second year at WCU :)

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I like the number 10 its my moms birthday number and my old basketball number 

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I went to school at Spring Ford Area High School in Royersford, Pa 

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I want to become a teacher because I want to make a meaningful impact on children's lives and make sure all students succeed successfully. 

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My major is Elementary Education and I am a Freshman. 

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My favorite number is 16 because I got my dog, Cassidy in 2016. 

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A fun fact about me is I grew up living at the shore every summer and I love to surf!

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I went to school at Avon Grove for Kindergarten all the way through Senior Year. 

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I want to become a teacher not only to help children grow academically, but to make a real difference in their lives because I know how important it is to have a teacher that cares. 

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My major is Elementary Education and I am going into my sophomore year. 

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My favorite number is 12 because I have always had a #12 jersey. 

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A fun fact about me is my dream vacation is to go to Greece! 

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I went to school at Bishop Shanahan High School!

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I want to become a teacher because I want to be an inspiration to kids and help them grow in the classroom. 

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My major is Early Education and I am a junior

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My favorite number is 6 because that was my soccer number all throughout highschool 

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Lower Dauphin highschool in Hershey Pa! 

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I love kids and have always wanted to have a career  based around kids

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My major is Early Education and I am currently a Sophomore

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My favorite number is 8 because growing up I would always choose the number 8 for my jersey for any sport that I have played

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A fun fact about me is I have three other siblings and we all start the letter M

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I want to become a teacher because it has always been a thought in mind for me throughout gradeschool and high school and I currently babysit and have been for several years and since I really enjoy spending my time with kids, I think being a teacher would be a perfect fit for me

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I am and Early Education major and I am a junior.

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My favorite number is 51 because it was my dads football number and I used it throughout all my years of playing sports.

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A fun fact about me is that I have visited 21 different states.

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I went to Cumberland Valley High School.

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I want to become a teacher to do my best to make an impact on young children.

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I am a sophomore and double majoring in Early Grades Preparation and Special Education.

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My favorite number has always been 57 since I was little and I really don't remember why.

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I learned how to crochet when I was 8 and now I sell the stuffed animals I make.

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I went to Appoquinimink High School in Middletown, Delaware.

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I want to become a teacher because I have always enjoyed leadership and creativity and working with kids. Throughout my experiences working with kids I have enjoyed working with every age infant through high school, so I would love to teach every grade.

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My major is Early Childhood education, and I am a sophomore

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It's always been 5 because all my brother's favorite number was 5. 

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I have always loved being around kids and I have worked with them for like 5 years now. My parents are also both teachers and have always loved it so that also helped to convince me. 

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I was a dance teacher all through out high school!

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Harry S. Truman High school in Bucks County PA

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I want to be a teacher to create a safe space that kids want to come to and enjoy to learn! 

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My major is early elementary education and I am a sophomore!

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My favorite number is 15 because that was my moms number when she was in high school and so I just took it!

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I went to school at Methacton High School 

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I want to be a teacher because I love working with kinds and watching them grow and learn!

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I am a sophomore and my major is early childhood education.

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I did competitive cheerleading from 5 years old until my junior year of highschool.

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I went to Germantown Academy in Fort Washington 

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I want to become a teacher, so that I can impact children's learning experiences in a positive way. 

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I am an Early Grades Prep major and I am a sophomore this year.

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My favorite number is 7 because I was born in July which is the 7th month and 7/7 is an important date for me!

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I have always wanted to be a teacher - I had a classroom set up in my basement as a kid!

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I went to Pope John Paul II High School in Royersford, PA!

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I want to become a teacher because I believe that education is very important and I'd love to give kids a reason to want to come to school. My favorite job I've ever had was working at a preschool!

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My major is Elementary Education and I am a junior. 

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My favorite number is 411 because it represents a date that’s very special to me. 

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A fun fact about me is that I love going to Wildwood and getting my nails done with friends. 

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I went to school at Archbishop Wood High School. 

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I want to become a teacher because I love supporting kids and helping them grow. Being around children brings my joy, and I enjoy making sure they feel cared for and confident as they learn and succeed. 

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3, I was born in the third month of the year, March.

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I love spending time with my friends and family whether we’re out having fun or chilling in the crib 

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Abington Senior High, and just recently Montco.

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To be a positive role model for students and to represent the idea that everyone has the potential to be somebody.

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Early education. This is my second year. 

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I want to become a teacher so I can be student's safe place. I believe school can be a home away from home. I always wanted to create a fun, comfortable learning environment for students. 

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I am a elementary education major and I am a sophmore.

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My favorite number is 14 because a lot of my family were born on this day and are associated with this number.

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A fun fact about me is that I played volleyball for 8 years.

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I went to St. Huberts Catholic high school

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I want to become a teacher because I love being around kids and I always wanted a job where I could help them and make a impact on their lives.

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24 because it is the day of the month I was born

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John Jay High School Cross River New York

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My little cousin has Down Syndrome and she is the reason I want to be a special education teacher 

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6, I randomly claimed it as my lucky number when I was a kid and have just always stuck with it.

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The best teachers I've had have had an impact on me and I still think about/am grateful for them. I want to be that teacher for future students.

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I'm an EGP major and this is my 2nd year at WCU.

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My favorite number is 4 because it was my field hockey number when I played in high school.

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I can't do any cool tricks or anything, but I love to hike! It's probably one of my favorite hobbies.

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I grew up in Lancaster, PA and went to Penn Manor from K-12.

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I've wanted to be a teacher ever since I was a little girl. As I've grown up I've really had such a huge passion to teach and be able to give back in my career. One of my main goals in teaching is to be any of my students second outlet, if home life isn't the best for them. I want them to feel comfortable and feel that they can come to me with any situation. I also have joy in helping people succeed just the way my elementary teachers once did for me.

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My major is Early Grades Education and Special Education and I am a sophomore this year!

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My favorite number is 4 because it has always been my family's lucky number. 

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A fun fact about me is that I work with the mens basketball team here at West Chester as one of their managers. 

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I went to Owen J Roberts Highschool in Pottstown Pa.

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I want to become a teacher so I can help kids have a supportive, safe, and inclusive space to learn! 

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(Picture is of my boyfriend, our 1 1/2 year old mini bernedoodle named Echo, and myself)

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My major is in Early Education and I am a Junior.

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I like the number 5 because when I was younger I always wore the number 5 on my jersey when I played soccer

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A fun fact about myself is that I have more than 15 years working with kids.  I started babysitting in high school and then taught preschool for 4 1/2 years.  I then worked as a 1:1 paraprofessional in the life skills and autistic support classrooms at Garnet Valley School District for 2 1/2 years while tutoring after school and going to school myself. 

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I graduated from Springfield High school. After graduating from Springfield High school, I went and got an associates degree at Delaware County Community School (DCCC) in Liberal Arts before transferring last spring to WCU. 

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I want to become a teacher because I love working with children and watching them grow.  I remember when I was a preschool teacher, I helped a student write her name for the first time.  The joy on her face when she learned to write the first letter of her name was amazing.  The rest of the day she wrote that one letter at least 50 times.  That's when I knew I wanted to be a teacher.   I wanted to create a inclusive and safe place for kids to learn.

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I am currently a sophomore here at West Chester University. I changed my major from Actuarial Science to Middle Grades Education concentrated in mathematics.

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My favorite number is 3 because throughout my whole softball carrier, which was from the age of 6 to 18, I always had that exact number. It was always my favorite even when I was young.

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A fun fact about me is that I have been a PCL all Catholic softball catcher in high school.

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I am originally from Northeast Philadelphia and I went to Archbishop Ryan Catholic high school in that area.

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I want to become a teacher because especially being in the Philadelphia School system I see a lot kids lives that would be changed iff they had a better education which is something I was to give to all my students.

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I am an Early Childhood Education major, and I am a sophomore.

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My favorite number has always been 21 because my birthday is September 21st!

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I am an aunt! My older sister has just had her first baby this past June.

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I have always wanted to become a teacher because I love the idea of not only teaching young children, but giving them a safe space to feel comfortable and have fun while learning!

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My major is Early Childhood Education and I am a senior this year.

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My favorite number is 5. Im not sure why but I always found it to be such a satisfying number.

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I transferred here from Saint Joseph's University the second semester of my sophomore year.

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I went to West Chester East HS right down the road.

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I want to become a teacher for many reasons. One reason that comes to mind is because I have had many teachers that I didn't feel really cared if I succeeded. I want to be a teacher for students to help them reach their goals and let them know that they will succeed! 

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I am a double major of special education and childhood education and I am a sophomore!

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My favorite number 6 because I was born on janurary 6th!

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I have broken both my elbows at the same time when I was younger:(

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I went to Holmdel Township public schools in new Jersey from kindergarten to senior year!

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I want to become a teacher to make sure kids reach their full potential and to feel loved and supported always in my future classroom!!

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My major is early grades prep and I am a sophomore 

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My favorite number is 13 because I was born on the 13th

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To make sure children get the education they deserve

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I major in Elementary Education and Special Education. I am in my second semester of Freshman year.

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My favorite number is 5 because of cinco de mayo my family is Mexican and I enjoy when we are able to celebrate the culture.

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I currently work in a salon as a stylist and I change my hair often. 

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I went to through all the Avon Grove Schools and I graduated from Avon Grove high school in 2022.

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I want to become a teacher to help children learn and grow. I want to provide a comfortable and caring environment for children to learn.

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27. When I was younger, I always thought for some reason that my life would be at its peak and completely put together at age 27.

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I’ve always loved working with children and can’t wait to have children of my own someday!

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My major is early education Pre-k to 4th grade! I am a sophomore at WCU

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My favorite number is 12 because that was my soccer number for a while. 

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A fun fact about me is that I have worked/been with kids all throughout my life. I have a bunch of little cousins and used to babysit for neighbors all the time. I have also had two jobs that involves kids such as a birthday party place and a daycare!

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I went to school at Marlboro High School in New Jersey.

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I want to become a teacher because I love making an impact on young minds. My mom is also a teacher so she was a huge influence on me deciding to teach. 

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I am a sophomore majoring in Early Grades Prep.

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My lucky number has always been 4 it just follows me everywhere.

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I went to Donegal High School in Lancaster Pa

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Apart from a teacher I want to be there for my students and help them grow as people. 

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I want to help future generations preform proficiently in school and the real world, and they need a solid base to build off of, that base being a good education. 

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I have Teachers in my family, and I always wanted to be like them

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12 because I was born on October 12 at 12pm

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I want to help kids the same way some of my favorite teachers helped me!