https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d From beginning to now en-us 2018-09-05 15:59:51 UTC 2025-04-28 15:22:51 UTC hello@padlet.com mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278051838 I was born in Suffolk, VA in 1997. It wasn't long until we moved to Chesapeake, VA where I completed the majority of my early education. ]]> 2018-09-05 16:00:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278051838 mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278053139 As soon as I started high school I became very involved. I did marching band, basketball, interact club, NHS, Relay for Life, AP classes and many more. All of these experiences helped to shape my love for teaching.]]> 2018-09-05 16:03:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278053139 mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278054950 2018-09-05 16:05:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278054950 mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278055274 2018-09-05 16:05:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278055274 mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278055971 2018-09-05 16:06:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278055971 mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278056377 After entering a scholarship essay competition about what it really means to be a teacher, I knew that's what I wanted to do. I heard about Longwood's excellent teaching program and followed my heart]]> 2018-09-05 16:07:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278056377 mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278058142 I fell in love with the campus and all Longwood had to offer me. ]]> 2018-09-05 16:10:22 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278058142 mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278060270 I was so grateful for my experiences and opportunities while attending Longwood, but I knew my career would be better shaped at Old Dominion.]]> 2018-09-05 16:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278060270 mdale002 https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278061166 Coming into a new environment can be pretty nerve wrecking, but I'm already starting to feel at home. I want to become as involved as I can on campus and in the community to experience all ODU has to offer]]> 2018-09-05 16:15:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mdale002/6u1iitv32q7d/wish/278061166