GCC Graditude

Our "High School Musical" moment once we graduated from College.

I graduated from Grove City College! I am officially a "big girl" with a B.S. in Elementary Education! It's been a crazy four years...from field experiences to road trips to funny pranks! I'll never forget the relationships that I have built with the best friends ever! I am truly grateful to have known all of you and will remember you everywhere I may go!

This season of my life has come to an end, but I am about to go on a life-changing adventure! My journey began in the Fall when I was a student teacher in two different schools in Western PA. My favorite memory was when I got to teach the students Chinese culture, language, and calligraphy. Teaching 40 5th graders and 30 3rd graders how to differentiate between "mother" and "horse" was hilarious. In my entire student teaching experience, I have never seen kids so eager to learn than when I taught them how to write the character "Fu"-meaning "Good Fortune." We even learned things like multiplication and stars!

My future was unknown then, but I knew a couple of things: I wanted to teach, I wanted to expand my cultural horizons, and I wanted an adventure. After a series of events, I have the opportunity to teach English and Western culture to college students. So, basically the opposite of my student teaching experience. I know that my strengths and passions are perfect for this job, and I am thankful to do something that I love. I am looking forward to being on my own, not being so selfish, and experiencing life to the fullest.