Katie1

Hold fast to your dreams
For if dreams die
Life is like a broken-winged bird
That cannot fly.

Hold fast to dreams
For when dreams go
Life is barren field
Covered with snow.�

         I have many things I want to accomplish throughout my life. Although some are more relevant than others, they are all important. I realize that I have to start now for the things I want in the future. What I do now is just as important as what I do ten years from now. I know I will have to work really hard to be able to achieve any of my goals, and I am willing to do all it takes . . .I think!
        One goal I have for life that I feel is most important, is my dream of becoming a second grade teacher. I have wanted to teach school ever since I started going to school. I find it amazing when you take a child who knows nothing, and teach them the least little thing. I�ve had teachers who have taught me something, and they�ve changed my life. I want to have that feeling of helping someone, and possibly making a difference in their life. I am quite specific on what grade I want to teach too. I don�t think I could handle any middle school or high school kids. My opinion is that first graders still have trouble using the bathroom (I don�t think I could handle that) and third graders are beginning to act to grown up (I know I couldn�t handle that).
       I know that to achieve this goal, I need to start right now! I will need to maintain good grades throughout my high school years, and definitely graduate high school.     (Duh!) I am also interested in being a teacher assistant or observer, during my high school years. After completing high school, I will need to attend a four-year college. At this time I am interested in attending the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, or possibly Presbyterian College and major in Elementary Education. After my four years of college, hopefully I will find a job being a second grade teacher. Right after I get my Teaching Degree, I want to begin working on my Master�s Degree. By putting forth the effort, and doing my best, I hope I will be able to accomplish these things without too much trouble.
       I know I�m no where near ready for some of the challenges I�m about to face, but with experience and further teaching, I might be ready when the time comes. The rest is left up to me (and a few good teachers). I have faith in God and if things were meant to be, then they�ll be. One of my elementary teachers once told me, �You can be whatever you want to be,� so I want to be . . . .a second grade teacher.