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The past 3 summers, I have been blessed to work with 1st-3rd graders at a summer camp. The summer camp is called Camp Shalom and is held at the Jewish Community Center in Tulsa, Oklahoma. My first summer, I started with 1st graders, then moved up with them every summer. It’s been a wonderful thing to come back every summer and see what sweet children they’ve become. Over time, I have watched them learn how to read, be good friends, stand up for themselves, and love one another. This job is what fueled my passion to become a teacher, and I have loved nothing more than to come back every summer and grow with them. 

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Last summer, I had the opportunity to go to Brazil. I was scared at first what it would be like, but I quickly fell in love. We visited many schools, where we played, colored, and danced with the kids. While the kids in Brazil spoke Portuguese, and I only spoke English, we were able to bond with them in the little ways we could and made so many memories. I visited Brazil in the middle of thinking of changing my career plans, and it was the cherry on top! I had been on the fence about what to do, and I realized that you have an opportunity to make a difference in someone’s life. I still think about the kids in Brazil often, and I miss them a lot, but most of all, I am so grateful for the life lessons they taught me about the importance of giving back. 

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2 months ago, I got engaged to my sweet fiancé Jacob, whom I met in high school. Jacob is currently in his first year of dental school at OU, and I am so proud of him. We are getting married on May 29, 2026, and are eagerly planning our wedding. After we get married, I will move to Oklahoma City, where he is in school, and I plan on finding a program to start my master’s to pursue teaching. I am really excited for the journey ahead of me and am grateful for all the obstacles that have led me to this point. I wouldn’t be who I am without never giving up and keeping an open mind. I am excited for what is to come and our future together!