KAITLYN'S GRADUATION PROJECT

THE FIRST STEP

1.) To be inspirational

2.) to make a difference

3.) be memorable

THE SECOND STEP

STRENGTHS

• Writing
• Compassion
• Listener
• Dreamer

WHERE TO START

• Talked to a sister
• Talked to my guidance counselor
• Talked to a teacher
• Do a lot of internet searching

JOB SHADOWING

OBSERVING THE CLASSROOM

• Being authoritative, but personable
• Teaching more than just curriculum
• Caring about the future
• Loving what you teach

TALKING TO A TEACHER

• Pick your battles
• Look at everyday as a new day
• You have to care
• Be on your toes

The time I came in to job shadow was right after break and the extra week off from school. I learned that you have to be FLEXIBLE and UNDERSTANDING. We are all people.

I also know that I have lots of goals, many wants. I don't just want to limit myself to being a teacher. I want to be a student too.

WRITING

WHY I WRITE

• If I don't, my mind would explode
• To educate
• To empower
• To show the versatility of words
• Raise my voice

WHERE I'VE WRITTEN

• The Luminary
• The Sun Gazette
• The Raider's Digest