This document summarizes the life experiences of an individual who grew up in Texas but moved to New Mexico in middle school. They attended private school until 7th grade, then went to Rio Rancho High School. They received a soccer scholarship and played in college. Having experienced both good and bad teachers, they now want to become a teacher to positively impact students' lives, as their mother does foster care. They believe all students should feel safe, welcomed and supported at school.

2.  I grew up in Texas, in a small town outside of Dallas
 I moved to Albuquerque when I was in middle school
 I grew up attending private school, until 7th grade
 I went to Rio Rancho High School
 I got a soccer scholarship to play soccer in college
 I played one year at New Mexico Highlands University and one year at Angelo
State University in Texas
 I enjoy hiking, snowboarding, country dancing, going on adventures, teaching,
doing arts and crafts, and being outdoors

3.  I grew up in a small town in Texas. I grew up around great family, with strong
Christian beliefs. My mom and dad got divorced when I was 4 years old. Going
through that made me stronger as a person. My mom raised me, as my dad was
not in the picture for a while. My grandparents were always very supportive, and
always helped my mom with raising me.
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4.  I have had really bad experiences with teachers, and really great experiences.
Both of these experiences have made me want to be a teacher. I have experienced
what I do not want to be as a teacher, but also I have seen some great examples of
teachers.
 I love kids, and want to be able to have positive impacts on their lives.
 My moms does foster care for children in CYFD custody in the state of NM, and
after being around these kiddos and hearing some of their stories, I gained even
more motivation to be a teacher. Some of those children have nobody; and I think
by becoming a teacher, I can reach out to these students and impact their lives
and guide them in the right direction.

5.  I believe that all students should feel safe, welcomed, and supported at school. I
think that a child's first few years of school can determine how they will feel about
the rest of their career as a student, and just their opinion about education in
general.
 I want to have fun with my class I want all of my students to be excited to come to
school every day. I want to take the curriculum and come up with creative ways to
teach it so my students are pleased with what they are doing.