Have you ever felt like you were born to do something that's going to make a difference in the world? Growing up I always knew I was born to be a teacher. I am the oldest of three and have started teaching my siblings at the age of 4. My "school" was in the basement where I would teach my sisters how to write their names in cursive, add numbers together, and read. I have loved teaching even from a young age, and I have always known it was going to be my future career. Teaching is also in my blood. My Grandpa Larry, Nana Sandy, and my Mom are all in the field of education. I grew up either in my at-home "school" or in my mom's classroom helping her out. When I was in high school I went through A+ and cadet teaching where I observed many different grade levels trying to find the perfect fit for me. However, I was unsuccessful when I found that I loved them all. Each grade level offers different experiences and I hope that one day I have the chance to try all grade levels as a teacher instead of a cadet or A+ student. I am currently a Title 1 Aid at Ste. Genevieve Elementary where I work with kids in kindergarten- third-grade. I love my job, and I love to see the difference I am making in the community and these kids' lives. My goal with this job is to make a difference in someone's life and help them progress in their academic success. This job truly offers the most rewarding feeling as you can see the progress the children make and the happiness that shows on their faces when they finally make a breakthrough on a hard topic they didn't originally understand. I work with some really low kids, and sometimes it can be really hard because it feels like you're going in circles. However, the small breakthroughs make the job worth all of the struggles and hard days. The smile that radiates off their face when they finally understand is the most amazing feeling as a future teacher. After this year I will have a couple more semesters until I can teach, and to say I am excited is an understatement. I am so beyond excited to start teaching and making a difference in these kids' everyday lives!