About Me!
About Me!
*Born* in South Bend, Indiana
*Family* two brothers- Shannon (26) and James (25) - both work full time
Mom- Cynde- works in hospitality full time
Dad- Gary- Works in construction full time
*Pets* Two dogs (German Shepard and lab mix) Roxy and Sissy
*Hobbies* scrap booking, taking pictures, swimming, going to the beach, traveling, painting, reading, spending time with friends & family, and working with children
*Interesting Facts* I am half blind in one eye. The last place was to London, which was amazing!
*Why I want to be a Teacher*
I have always wanted to be a teacher since I could remember. I used to play school with my friends all the time and I was the teacher. It is what I always dreamed of doing and I am almost there! I am a senior at Manchester College, which means I'm almost finished. I will be graduating in December of 2006! I am currently observing and helping out in a second grade classroom at Pierceton Elementary. I am learning many things in my classes, but most of all I am learning from the students who are in my second grade class!
*Graduate*
When I graduate, I plan on enrolling in the Teach for America Program for two years. Teach for America is a program where graduates enroll to teach in poverty corporations to help those who are less fortunate. I hope to be placed in New Jersey, New Mexico, Florida, or somewhere away from Indiana.
Contact info: ARMckinney@manchester.edu
Don’t try to fix the students, fix ourselves first. The good teacher makes
the poor student good and the good student superior. When our students fail, we,
as teachers, too, have failed.
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-Marva Collins