Introduction

I was born and raised in Montana in Helena until I moved in 2007 to come to MSU. I was originally majoring in nursing until I got a taste of an English course and pursued my long ago passion of teaching. This revelation took a year to discover- of course a year after paying for nursing courses. I was home-schooled all through middle school until my senior year of high school when I went to public school full time. I had the reverse experience that most future teachers have. Going to a public high school my senior year was the most disappointing and scary decision I made. I was not impressed academically and certainly did not fit in socially therefore I decided I would like to be a teacher to create my own environment students like me would feel welcome in. Granted, I had some good teachers but overall, it wasn't as good of an experience as home-schooling was. I think education is such a rewarding field and I look forward to helping students become successful in their futures while enjoying language!!!