https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2 en-us 2023-04-07 15:48:07 UTC 2026-02-28 07:26:44 UTC hello@padlet.com melissaforkner https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547263469 Becoming a CNA and working in Healthcare has shaped my identity. It has opened the door to many experiences and personal growth. It has set me on the path to get back into school and become a Nurse. I alway felt that my role in life was to make a difference. In healthcare I am making a difference. It has changed my life for the better. ]]> 2023-04-07 16:00:30 UTC https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547263469 melissaforkner https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547286836 Family is the most important thing to me. I grew up in a large family with 4 brothers and 1 sister. Family has always comes first. I also have a husband and 4 kids. They are a blessing in my life and are the reason I get up everyday. "There is no love greater than the love shared within a family. Your family will always hold your  heart. Family is there to support you and honor your decisions. No matter what happens, a family will always have your back." - Jennifer L. Betts

]]> 2023-04-07 16:50:07 UTC https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547286836 melissaforkner https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547323179 A couple semesters ago, I took Kickboxing as my HLAC class and fell in love. My stress levels have decreased and I love the workout. Exercise has become an important part of my routine. Kickboxing especially has help me build my core muscles, increase my balance and strength my drive to accomplish my goals. ]]> 2023-04-07 18:23:23 UTC https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547323179 melissaforkner https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547326022 My brother is deaf and the deaf culture has become an important part of my life. Through the years of High School, I was in JR National Association of the Deaf. It has become a part of my identity and who I am. I have grown to love the deaf within my community and love any opportunity to sign. ]]> 2023-04-07 18:30:06 UTC https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547326022 melissaforkner https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547332673 My education journey has become apart of who I am. My love for learning has grown. My general education class have improve my view of the world, and it has taught me to appreciate the little things. My music class taught me it's not just about the lyrics, but how many different instruments it takes to make a sound. My Nutrition class taught me how important it is to eat healthy. My education has changed every aspect of my life. ]]> 2023-04-07 18:48:10 UTC https://padlet.com/melissaforkner/n1i36gnv3ofl0vg2/wish/2547332673