Ever since I decided I wanted to be a high school math teacher, I have engrossed myself in gaining knowledge in math and education. My first opportunity to gain that knowledge was because of my high school calculus teacher, Mr. George Chilmonik. He would allow me to come in after school my junior and senior year to help other students with homework. He was a watchful eye and really pushed me to want to become a teacher. I was often working with freshman that were new to the high school atmosphere. This gave me a lot of experience with the transitions that students have to undergo as well as homework strategies that deemed useful.

Currently, during my second semester as a sophomore, I was placed in a Field Experience at Hanover Elementary School, in a third grade classroom with Mrs. Russell. This experience made me realize that I wanted to be certified in both elementary and secondary education. I loved working with Mrs. Russell class and truly do not want to leave. In this Field Experience, it has made me extremely excited to become a teacher and have my own classroom and my own students. The students really helped me to mold myself in a wonderful future teacher.