I have been an assistant teacher, Vacation Bible School leader, and Acolyte leader. These positions have included teaching a small group of children from the age of three to ten about Jesus and being an altar helper or Acolyte. I have learned compassion working with these children that you cannot get anywhere else. Also at my church, I have gone on four mission trips. On these trips, I have done everything from making beds at a homeless shelter to setting up a firework tent during a thunderstorm. Through mission trips I have been given a servant’s heart and a love for serving.
I am hoping these experiences help me become a better middle school educator. Already in my career at UNK I have learned a lot about caring for my future students. Dr. Ziebarth-Bovill has taught me many ways to show my students the nurturing love of a good educator. I cannot wait to take more teaching classes to show my middle school students they have a caring adult who is passionate about their success. I have already experienced this feeling of pride in others’ success working with group of middle school girls who I watched them grow into beautiful freshmen