https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab Just a Beach Town Girl Living in a Snowy World en-us 2019-01-22 20:43:11 UTC 2026-03-17 22:34:27 UTC hello@padlet.com longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323443328 My parents were married for 11 years before I entered the world. They decided to live it up before settling down with me. My whole childhood I begged for a sibling. I even wrote to Santa thinking that he could give me one for Christmas. Even though I wish I had a sibling 99.9% of the time, I'm extremely grateful that being an only child allowed me to have such a great relationship with my parents. Unfortunately for my mom, I'm like a carbon copy of my dad. We're both really sarcastic, and she's usually the butt of our jokes. Sorry mom!]]> 2019-01-23 14:13:58 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323443328 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323446564 I was born and raised in Wilmington, NC. The ocean is in my blood. I ask myself every day during the winter why I decided it was a good idea to come to Appalachian. ]]> 2019-01-23 14:19:21 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323446564 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323447597 I'm a proud graduate of Appalachian State University. I received my bachelors in Elementary Education in May 2018. I'm currently pursuing my masters in Reading Education. ]]> 2019-01-23 14:21:02 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323447597 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323450259 2019-01-23 14:25:17 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323450259 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323455086 I watch this video every time I need a little pick-me-up. Kid President is always there to reminder why I want to be a teacher. ]]> 2019-01-23 14:32:07 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323455086 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323456707 Because I'm an only child I consider my friends to be more than just friends, they're family. 

Top Left: This is Laura. We've been friends since the 2nd grade. Our friendship started all because I got her in trouble. Oops!

Top Right: College brought me Jess (and her brother Zach was like a special gift with purchase). Their fam decided I was cool enough to get the invite, so now they claim me as their own.

Bottom Left: Spencer and Charlotte are my best friends from high school. We bought each other matching gifts for Christmas this year, so now we have matching onesies with our initials on them!

Bottom Right: John and Josh are my little, but not so little, brothers. Their parents moved in next door when I was 3, so I was their practice run before they had their own kids. ]]> 2019-01-23 14:34:22 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323456707 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323465159 The coolest thing about living in Boone for the past 5 years is that I learned how to snowboard! Contrary to popular belief, it is nothing like surfing. It took me all 5 years to become an extremely sub-par snowboarder, but it's been a fun ride!]]> 2019-01-23 14:45:14 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323465159 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323480160 I'm all about some football. During football season you can catch me cheering for the Neers on Saturday and the Thers on Sunday. Do I own two Luke Kuechly jerseys? Yes. Am I ashamed? Absolutely not. ]]> 2019-01-23 15:05:27 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323480160 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323482218 Throughout my undergrad at App I was a member of ACES, Appalachian Community of Education Scholars. Our senior year we got to take a trip to visit NCCAT, The North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching, in Ocracoke, NC. This community of future educators helped shape my college years for the better. ]]> 2019-01-23 15:08:37 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323482218 longec1 https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323484364 I am witty and ruminative
I wonder when my trivia facts will come in handy
I hear waves crashing
I see snow falling
I want to fill my shelves with books
I am witty and ruminative

I pretend that I can sing well
I feel like life is moving too fast
I touch the blanket passed down to me
I worry that I won't make a difference
I cry for the hurt of my future students
I am witty and ruminative

I understand that life isn't always fair
I say that I'll advocate for change
I dream about equal access for everyone 
I try to believe in myself
I hope for the good of others
I am witty and ruminative]]> 2019-01-23 15:11:35 UTC https://padlet.com/longec1/3j3q4takx2ab/wish/323484364