Alma J. Grubbs Education Scholarship

During my high school career, I have worked tirelessly to ensure that I am successful in my academic and athletic pursuits. My hard work has paid off and allowed me to volunteer in service throughout my community. I have always aspired to have a career in Education. Working as a Student Teacher for the Pint Pirate Laboratory School at Brunswick High School has had an overreaching effect on my outlook on my life and career goals. Being a Student Teacher has instilled in me the fundamental values of service above self, respect, and determination, as well as assist in aiding with my development as a leader. My educational aspirations consist of acquiring a Bachelor of Science degree in Elementary Education. Academically, I have been working diligently to prepare myself for my future. I believe teachers are allowed to set the foundations of a prosperous future, not only for individual children but for our society as a whole. Although this is a huge responsibility, I also believe that through the education of children, we can deliver children the opportunity to find a future that they enjoy, and this is a responsibility that is very much worth working towards. Overcoming the hardships involved in working with young people in such a transitional and dynamic time of their lives will be a challenge, but I believe the reward of seeing children flourish is more than worth the effort and dedication required. From a young age, I have been involved in my younger siblings learning and development. I have also taken several Early Childhood Educational classes. I gained a sense of pride and achievement, as I helped them grow into strong readers and independent thinkers. Having the patience to explain new words, sentences and concepts with clarity to the younger audience has pushed me forward to discover how children develop their minds. My natural ability to connect with children and my love of learning are the qualities I have, that I believe make me ideal to embark on an educational degree. I am keen to further my understanding and knowledge of child development, care, and education. Children should have somebody that believes in and supports them to become the person that they aspire to be. Working with children and assisting them in achieving their goals in life is a huge ambition of mine. I enjoy interacting with children on their level, gaining insight into their perception of the world. In the future, I aim to work with children. I feel the rewards of a professional career in teaching would satisfy the goals I have hoped to achieve for quite a while. I believe that with my enthusiasm, positive attitude and strong interest, Education will give me a firm foundation on which I can build my career, working with children. I can think of no better or more satisfying path to pursue. Overcoming the hardships involved in working with young people in such a transitional and dynamic time of their lives will be a challenge, but I believe the reward of seeing children flourish is more than worth the effort and dedication required, demonstrating service above self. Student teaching has also provided me with a foundation to realize service is vital to a successful life.