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Here is your Momma Duck, Dr. Suz.  I am 52 years old    I was first an elementary teacher (2nd grade) and then when my first husband was killed during Desert Shield, I moved back to Pensacola and taught middle school .  I moved all across the US, teaching in schools in California, Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Toronto, Canada, and Texas.  I have seen it all in regards to our education system.  I earned my B.A. at San Diego State, my M.A. in Reading at UWF, and my PhD in Language Arts and Reading Education at FSU.  I love football, reading, my dogs, and most of all, my adopted daughter Elena.  I am here to help you in any way.  I will expect a lot from you, but I will give as much in return.  Trust me when I say I will truly love you.  

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Here is your Momma Duck, Dr. Suz.  I am 52 years old    I was first an elementary teacher (2nd grade) and then when my first husband was killed during Desert Shield, I moved back to Pensacola and taught middle school .  I moved all across the US, teaching in schools in California, Virginia, Florida, Louisiana, Toronto, Canada, and Texas.  I have seen it all in regards to our education system.  I earned my B.A. at San Diego State, my M.A. in Reading at UWF, and my PhD in Language Arts and Reading Education at FSU.  I love football, reading, my dogs, and most of all, my adopted daughter Elena.  I am here to help you in any way.  I will expect a lot from you, but I will give as much in return.  Trust me when I say I will truly love you.  

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Name- Madelyn Boatwright

Major- Elementary Education/ESE/ESOL

Where I live-Atmore, AL. (Central Time Zone)

Something interesting about me-I am of Creek Indian descent, my tribe is the Poarch Band of Creek Indians. I get to work on my reservation with Tribal youth at our Boys and Girls Club!

What excites me about my future career in teaching- I’m excited to work with the students, I love young people and I hope I can make a difference in their lives!

Pictured is my brother and I at his graduation!

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Hello!   I am a senior here at UWF and looking forward to graduation in December!   I am majoring in Elementary Education/ESE.
I live in Cantonment, just north of Pensacola.   (CST)  I am originally from Pensacola but spent 20 years after in Birmingham, Alabama.   I returned in 2009 to raise my kiddos with the surf and sand.
Something interesting, or some consider crazy, is I have 8 kids.  Yes, they are all mine.  No, none of them are twins.  No, none of them are adopted (although I am).  They range in age 26 to 6 and they keep me going!  I am 53 and returning to finish my degree.
I am excited to have my own classroom.  I have been long term subbing for a few years and I absolutely adore it.   I have worked in a variety of schools, but my heart is with the kids that need that extra help and certainly extra love.   I consider my classroom my mission field and I just want to show them all the love I can while helping them reach goals they never thought they could.
This is a picture of me and my youngest on a day that I got to sub in his classroom. I am so excited to be returning to his school for the rest of this year as a long term sub in his class part of the day and working with 4th and 5th graders the rest of the day.

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My name is Tailer Preston and I am a Special Education/Elementary major at UWF. I live in Milton, FL. (Central time zone). I am a full-time student and work three jobs.
Something interesting about me is one of my jobs; I am a girl's high school basketball coach and got the job straight out of high school. I love the position God has placed me in with these girls and getting to influence them as players, but more importantly, as people.
I work full-time as an ESE Paraprofessional at an elementary school in our county. I am in a CBSA Pre-K classroom and love it! It is very challenging at times but very rewarding when we look at the growth our students have made.
I am also a server at a local restaurant to help my income. Working as a paraprofessional and coach does not pay the bills so I have to have another source of income.
What excites me the most about becoming a teacher is having my own room. My own space to make decisions and interact with my students. I am a natural leader, and take pride in it, so I look forward to being able to really let that out of me.
Pictured below is my boyfriend and I on this past Christmas. We have been together 5 years and have a precious fur baby, Izzy! She is a terrier mix that we saved from the pound in Mobile.

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Hello everyone! My name is Emily McCallum and I am a senior in the Elementary and Exceptional Student Education major.
I live in Navarre, Florida which is in the Central Time Zone.
Something interesting about me is that I love painting. One of my favorite painters to watch is Bob Ross, so I have recreated a few of his paintings. Painting is very relaxing for me and allows me to channel my creativity. I also enjoy sketching and drawing.
Something that excites me about my future career in teaching is that I will get to help students have their "light bulb" moment in the classroom. When I have worked with students in the classroom and they are struggling with the content, it is so rewarding to help them understand that content. When it finally clicks, it is so exciting for both the student and the teacher.
This picture is of me in Walt Disney World. That is my favorite place to be and I hope to have a Disney classroom when I start teaching.

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Hi, my name is Tiffany Hammac and I am majoring in Elementary/ESE Education. I live outside of Brewton, Alabama (Central time zone) with my husband and our dog, George Washington. I love cooking, crafting, hunting, and fishing. I try to live a purpose-driven life, and pray God guides each and everyone of my decisions. I am excited to start my career in teaching so I can establish my own classroom and create a nurturing space for student learning. I am a very detail-oriented and patient person, so I hope to make a difference with students that require extra time and attention to grasp concepts. I hope to teach 1st or 2nd grade students.

Pictured below is myself and my wonderful husband.

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Hello! I'm Meghan! I am an Elementary Education student at UWF! I live in Jay, FL (Central Time Zone). I raise Boer goats! They are spoiled rotten, and they are treated more like children than they are animals. I also work at an after school program. Working with children everyday makes me realize how much I want to teach! The quote "do what you love and you'll never work a day in your life" is so true with my job. I am excited about my future as an educator. I want to make a difference wherever I can - even if it is something small. I want to be someone that helps learning "make sense" to a student - just like a few of my teachers did for me.

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Hello! My name is Karen Frye. I am an Elementary Ed?ESE major. I'm a 52 yr old wife, mother and grandmother. After 30 years in the medical field, I decided to become a teacher. My youngest struggled with a reading diability from age 4 and the resources in the public school system were not very helpful. So I decided to become an advocate for kids with special needs. If you see the"Crazy Chicken Lady" van on campus, wave because that's me. I have 6 happy hens and one VERY happy rooster.

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Hello,
My name is Lila Stonemets and I am an Elementary Education major here at UWF. I currently live in Pensacola (CST) with my fiance and our two cats Nellie and Moose! I really enjoy reading although during the semester I do not have much time to read for pleasure. Aside from that I also enjoy painting as a way for me to relieve stress, I am not the best at it, but it is definitely fun. One thing I look forward to when it comes to being a teacher is to be able to be a constant in my students lives, I cannot wait to get to see them accomplish new goals and learn new things. Being in my FE1 class last semester made me even more excited to have my own classroom of students!
The photo below is of my fiance Tyler and I.

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Hello class! I live in Port Orange, Florida (Eastern Time Zone) with my fiancé and our three pups. I am majoring in Exceptional Elementary Education and this is my final semester before my student teaching in the fall. I currently work as a paraprofessional in an Emotional/Behavioral Disorder classroom and absolutely love it. I also work at a local brewery on the weekends. I am eager to graduate and have a classroom of my own. I have a passion for children and I love the "Ohhh, I get it now!" moments when working with them. Something interesting about me is that I love being outside. You can always count me in when it comes to swimming, camping, fishing, hunting, etc.

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Hi! My name is Soleta Norris. I live in Opp, AL (Central time) and I am a Senior in the Elem/ESE program at UWF. This is my last class before my internship in the Fall! I am married to my high school sweetheart and we have three children (11, 8, & 4). I work as a Para at the elementary school in our town and LOVE my job! I have previously worked for the past 10 years as a substitute teacher. When I am not with my family, at work, or doing my schoolwork, I can usually be found at church singing in the choir or working with the kids. Something interesting about me is that I love to travel. I am excited to start my career as a teacher and help students learn to love learning! I fully believe that every student can learn something, even if every student cannot and does not learn the same things.

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My name is Morgan White. My major is Elementary/ ESE Education. I live in Pace, Florida (Central time zone). I work as a paraprofessional at an elementary school. My husband and I have three children ages 17, 16, and 13.  Something interesting about me is that I am very young to have teenagers. My husband and I are foster parents, and we are in the process of adopting our children.

I am very excited to continue my career in education, because I love my job. I am excited to have my own classroom. I would love to teach primary grades. I have enjoyed working with elementary and middle school aged students in the past, but my heart is really with the young K-2 students.

I live a very busy and active lifestyle. I love spending time with my family outdoors, being around water, working out, and reading in my “relaxing” time.

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Hi everyone! My name is Haley Vaughan and I am an Elementary Education major. I live with my amazing fiance in Palm Bay, Florida which is an hour south of Orlando. I am in the Eastern time zone. Something unique about myself is that I am a twin! My sister and I look nothing alike, so we are of course fraternal twins. Something that I really look forward to about teaching is helping students reach that “click” moment, when what I’m teaching them finally makes sense! I hope to teach 1st or 2nd grade because the littles make me so happy and are always so excited to see you (and compliment you 😉 )

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Hello! My name is Sierra Porter and I am a Junior majoring in Elementary Education. I live in Louisville, Ky in the eastern time zone. I am originally from Tallahassee, FL and just transferred to UWF fall of 2019 One interesting thing about me is I just got a puppy, she is 3.5 months old and is a mini aussiedoodle.  One thing that excites me about a future in teaching is seeing kids excited to learn and enjoying school.

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Hello! My name is Addison Deal but most people call me Addie. I am an Elementary Education major. I live here in Pensacola (Central Time Zone). One interesting thing about me is I got a kitten not too long ago. I named her Roo after my favorite music festival, Bonnaroo. She is about 6 months old now, and getting crazier by the day. What excites me most about my future career in teaching is having the ability to positively impact so many young learners. I love seeing students reach that "Aha!" moment and I look forward to that.
Here is a picture of my Great Dane, Timber, and I!

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Hello Everyone!  I am Emily, and I am a ESE/Elementary major online at UWF.  I live in Wausau, which is right in between Pensacola and Tallahassee.  I am in the Central Time Zone.  I have been working as a substitute teacher in my local district this past year.  I love to work with children.  Something interesting about me is that I do not give up no matter what life throws my way.  I keep pushing through!  I am so excited to finish school and start teaching.

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Hello Everyone,

My name is Michelle Puente and my major is in Elementary Education. I live in Santa Rosa County, Navarre, and we are within the central time zone. I am a huge lover of language.  With just listening, I can identify if the speaker is speaking Korean, Chinese, or Japanese. I did study the Japanese language for a little but hopefully, I can study it a little more so that I can have a conversation if need be. I want to stick with K-2 for my first couple of years of teaching. I feel like this will help me set up a foundation and help me professionally grow at a smooth pace until I am ready to take on the older grades.

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My name is Tamara Felton. I am an Elementary Education/ESE/ESOL major. I was born and raised in Fort Lauderdale, FL and resided there up until 2016 when I moved to Live Oak, FL which is in the Eastern Standard Time Zone. I come from a small religious family and enjoy spending time with my loved ones. I also really enjoy being a student. I have over 14 years of experience working in the field of education with most of that experience being in a preschool setting. I have been a paraprofessional at an elementary school since moving to Live Oak. I am excited most about working with older students and hope to teach either second or third grade.

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Hi! I am Jennifer and I am pursing my degree in Elementary Education. I hope to be graduating next May. I live on the Alabama/Florida line. I live near Atmore, AL. (Central Time Zone). It is only 5 minutes away from my house whereas Pensacola is an hour away.
Something interesting about me is that I love to read. (I mean obsession!) I own about 300 books. I use an app to keep up with what I own and what I've read from the library. (Thriftbooks.com is the best place to buy good used books, FYI). I can talk about books for hours! I read 64 books in 2019 and I my goal is to read 65-70 in 2020.  I love the smell of books (old and new). I also love to travel. I have many places on my list to visit one day. When I was 19 (back in 2006) I went to Paris for 9 days with a friend and a cousin (they were 18 and 17). It was a blast! And scary to be in another country without our parents. It was such a wonderful experience and I am so glad I was able to do that.
I just started substitute teaching for Escambia County to help me get the feel for teaching while I pursue my degree. My ultimate goal is to one day become a Librarian. I will be pursing my Master's for this while I teach. I would like to teach History or Literature while I pursue becoming a Librarian.

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Hello! My name is Chris, I’m an elementary education major and I live in Pensacola. I grew up on Pensacola Beach/Gulf Breeze area but living in town is much more my vibe. I travel more than anyone I know and just this past summer spent three weeks driving from Miami to Seattle with many stops along the way. This summer I’ll be doing the same but over in Europe. I’d like to teach upper elementary and I’m excited to be in a career field where I feel like I’m actually doing what I was put on this earth to do. Like I’ve found my place finally.

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Hello I’m Megan, my major is Elementary Education/ESE/ESOL. I live in Milton, FL, central time zone, with my husband, 3 children (2, 6, & 7), 3 dogs, one kitten, and one chicken. I like to create things such as sewing, scrap booking, and birthdays (I know a weird one, but I love creating fun themes for the kiddos) I am excited to make the classroom fun and engaging. Songs and theater would be amazing to help the students engage!  I would love to teach 1st or 2nd where I would teach all subjects but would not mind 3rd-5th if I was able to co-teach and teach all subjects together. Looking forward to this class since I had Dr. Suz 4 years ago. I was on a different education track, I really enjoyed my time in the course.

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Hey everyone! My name is Ashley and I live in Pensacola with my boyfriend of seven years and our two cats, Batz and Sabrina.  I'm not a morning person, so getting up early is not something I want to do but something I have to do to fit everything into my busy schedule. I do a lot of volunteer work with the boy scouts. I have staffed the local summer camp for nine years and have been running the camp for three years. There is a small paycheck, but it's mostly a volunteer position. That's something I do because I want to give back to the program that really helped me grow into the person I am today. I attribute my time in scouting to what helped me get through my anxiety and learn to make friends.

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Hi there! My name is Windie Fountain and I am in my last semester before student teaching. I am working towards my BA in Elementary Ed./ESE. I live in Panama City, FL, which is in the central time zone, with my husband, two of my sons, and my sweet dog Sissy. We are currently living with my momma since Hurricane Michael but are thankful to have a place so that we didn't have to move our high schooler from all his friends. I am hoping to teach Kindergarten once I graduate and am excited to do my best to make learning fun. I currently work as a VPK teacher in a blended class and I enjoy getting to watch the little ones soak up the good stuff.

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I am Ginny, a senior at UWF majoring in Elementary Ed /ESE. I am born and raised here in Pensacola and after some traveling time away in my 20s I am back here in the central time zone. I love it here and absolutely adore being close to the water. I was the first daughter born to my father's family in 8 (eight!) generations. My family was very excited to meet me and I was spoiled with baby dolls and pink bows... too bad I would have rather played football with my brother and cousins. :) I am excited about my future career as a teacher to have the opportunity to make a difference in children's educations and their daily lives. I feel strongly that I have the patience and empathy that some families need to help their students be the best versions of themselves and I am so excited to have the opportunity to help these children see their full potential. Nice to "meet" all of you! I am looking forward to a great semester.

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My name is Brittany Turner and I am majoring in special education. I currently live in Pensacola, Florida. One interesting thing about me is I like to listen to music and watch shows in various languages. I am excited to experience being in a classroom of diverse children. This will make teaching fun and keep me on my toes.

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Hello everyone! My name is Madison Johnson. I am majoring in Elementary Education / ESE and currently live in Robertsdale, Alabama (central time zone). Something interesting about me is that my fiancé and I recently bought our first home in Cantonment, Florida so I will be moving in a little less than three months, when we get married! I hope to teach lower elementary in a classroom that gives me the opportunity to work with a diverse set of students. One thing that excites me about teaching is working with students to find a learning approach that works best for them!

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Hello! I'm Heather! I am majoring in Exceptional Student Education and live in Pensacola, FL. in the Central Standard Time Zone.  I enjoy all things music and am the oldest of ten children!  The thing that excites me most about teaching is the idea that I will help children grow and develop academically and inspire their creative minds.

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Hello, my name is Danielle Myers. I am majoring in elementary and ESE education. I live in Brandon, Florida (Eastern Time Zone) so I am enrolled in the online program here at UWF. I have a 13-year-old son that keeps me busy with playing a lot of basketball so on a typical weekend we are normally competing in tournaments. I have 2 fish and 2 chickens. I have been an ESE teacher’s aide for the last 8 years and I am so excited to be transferring into the role of the teacher with my kiddos. I want to teach an elementary SPMH classroom at the school I am already working in. I look forward to this semester with all of you!

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Hi, my name is Kayleigh Bowen and my major is Elementary Education with the focus on ESE, ESOL and Reading. I live in Valdosta, GA (eastern time zone). I love to read and I am a nanny for a family of five kids! The ages range from 4y -10y. I am super excited to change a students life like many teachers have done for me. I would like to teach Kindergarten because I love that age of learning.

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Hello to all! I am looking forward to another semester here at UWF and being one step closer to completing my degree and becoming a future teacher! My name is Ashly (fun fact I can never find my name on any cool key chains or souvenirs due to spelling) and my major is Elementary Education and ESE Education. I live here in Pensacola, Florida and I am from Rapid City, South Dakota. I am still adjusting to how hot it is down here in January and am not a big fan of the heat. I do enjoy not shoveling snow or scrapping frost off my car window in the morning.

Something interesting I think about me is that I work at Spectrum House providing ABA therapy to children with various developmental disabilities. While we provided services to anyone under the age of 24, I primarily work with the children under the age of 7. The younger children are my absolute favorite to work with and bring my joy getting to interact with and watch them grow socially, behavioral, and speaking for the first time.

What excites me about the future as a teacher is the impact of children's lives I will have.  Someone once asked me "What is the worst part of teaching?" and I replied "Planting a seed and not watching it grow.".  Teachers can change the lives of students both academically and functionally living and I love every minute of being able to contribute to the improvement of these children's lives with hopes of them growing to be brilliant.

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Hello Everyone,

My name is Joanne Franklin. I am currently a Senior in the Exceptional Student Education program. I Live in Pensacola, Florida so I am on central standard time. I was born and raised in Annapolis, Maryland and relocated to Pensacola after graduating high school. I am a mother of one amazing four-year-old boy named Liam. I am also working full time as a Head Start Teacher with low-income children and their families. I truly love the mission and the impact that a safe and consistent environment can be for the children I serve. I enjoy the beach, and when I have any spare time this is where you can find me.  I am a craft lover, so I spend a great deal of time creating resin art, vinyl crafts, and tumblers. I am excited about my future in education. I am passionate about children, and although I am witnessing first hand the changes and challenges of our youth, however, I am hopeful and committed to making a positive impact on these students emotionally and academically.

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My name is Alicia Presswood, I am an Elementary Education major and I live in Pensacola, FL. Something interesting about me is that I have 6 siblings, only one of them is a full sibling where we have the same mom and dad, and the rest are either half siblings or step siblings, but we all love each other the same. What excites me about my future career in teaching is being able to create meaningful relationships with each of my students and helping them to feel as loved as possible while also being able to play a small role in shaping their minds.

This is me and my best friend's golden doodle Halle, who is now much much bigger than this.

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Hello,

My name is Shiloh Cantey and I am an elementary education major with a child welfare minor. I live in Fort Walton Beach, FL (CST). I am a waitress at a local restaurant called Buffalo's Reef. When I am not doing schoolwork or working, I can be found crafting and planning things for my wedding that is in October. I am doing everything myself, so I am always busy with something.

Something that excites me about my future career is helping students to grow academically and personally. I plan to do this through not only teaching the curriculum, but also how to show kindness and respect to each other among other things. I am also looking forward to all of the "ah ha!" moments that students get while learning.

I cannot wait to have a wonderful semester with everyone,

Shiloh C.

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Hello my name is Haley Leonard. I am majoring in Elementary Education. I live in Pensacola, Florida right now, but I am originally from Huntsville, Alabama. Something interesting about me is that I was a competitive figure skater for 14 years. I also traveled to almost every state in the US during my time as a figure skater, due to the competitions that I attended. What excites me most about teaching is witnessing the "ah-ha" moments that my students are going to have.