I chose to become a teacher very early in life, surrounded by many influential teachers in my own family. Through early peer mentorship, the high school CAPS program, and my college basketball experience, I learned determination, empathy, interpersonal skills, and an undeniable work ethic. As a third-year kindergarten teacher and fitness coach, I have been able to increase my impact on students of all ages. Facing the adversity of the last year alone has really helped to challenge me as an instructor and pivoted my work to encourage and uplift students in more accessible and tangible ways. The work I do is incredibly rewarding and serves to lay the foundation for my future Master's in Education.