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Growing up, I did not have the best home life. School was an escape for me, a place where I did not have to worry and knew I would be happy. I had a passion for learning and that has turned into a passion for teaching. The teachers I had while in school were positive role models in my life that showed me love and care. Because of this, I knew I wanted to show the same love and care to my own students one day while sharing with them my joy of learning. Knowing that I could make a difference in a child's life brings me the greatest joy I have ever known. My passion for teaching comes from my passion for children and wanting them to be the happiest they can be.

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In high school, I took a handful of classes that allowed me to graduate with teaching honors. One of these classes allowed me to visit a local elementary school where I worked with a third grade class. I absolutely loved this class and the relationships I created with each child - they led me to want to teach third graders. At the end of the year, one of the students I worked closely with told me, "Thank you so much for all you have done. You have helped me so much this year." The joy I felt when I heard this proved I was on the right path. I currently work at The Hill School, a private preschool and elementary school in Fayetteville. Since school is out for summer, I work at the preschool campus. I work with kids as young as a year old to as old as ten. I get to work with the older children in the morning before they go the school's summer camp program and I work with the younger children the rest of the day where I am needed. Each experience has been equally rewarding.

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One fun fact about me is that I have been snow skiing since I was four years old! It is one of my favorite things to do and I have such great memories with my family because of it!