I have been interested in working with children ever since I was a child myself.  My mom is a teacher so becoming a teacher instantly became a dream of mine.  I enjoy babysitting and working with children of all ages.  I have been involved with several tutoring programs and conducted many observations through different classrooms. 

     My educational plan is to receive my bachelor's degree from Illinois State University in Elementary Education in hope of becoming a successful teacher.  I enjoy several grade levels but find myself stuck on teaching 2nd grade.  I feel this is an exciting age to work with and it is a constant growing and learning process.  That is my favorite part of being a teacher is helping children succeed and become successfu.  My future of becoming a teacher has been an exciting journey and I am excited to see where my future leads me.