Throughout my educational career at UNM San Juan Center; I have taken courses that have contributed
greatly to my confidence as a classroom teacher as well as becoming an asset the the community. I am very grateful for
my opportunity to be a college graduate but more grateful for the chance to become a lifelong learner. I can say that
I will always be passionate about learning and passionate about the success of children and their individual abilities to
learn.
Within the program, I learned a great deal from the strategy classes about educational theories and
practices. I also learned a value in the development of children and the needs that individuals may have through Psychology
and Special Needs instruction. It is the passion for learning and reflection that I have learned the most through the
guidance of the instructors at UNM. I feel my ability to observe and find children's individual strengths will benefit
me the most in the classroom. The passion and love of children is essential. I am very grateful for the spontaneous
lessons and discussions that helped us emerge into confident teachers.
