Susann Reitan's Future Biology Teacher Scholarship

When asked, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" The answer was always the same, a teacher. There have been many educators that have impacted my life in the most positive of ways. I found my passion for science from nonother than the famous Mrs. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus. Watching the Magic School Bus made my mind wander through the beautiful world of science when I was a kid. As I got older, I explored more sections of science on my own. There was a science educator when I was in high school that sparked my love of Biology. I love learning about cells, microorganisms, plant biology, really anything. This educator was there for me when I lost a parent. She comforted me but still pushed me towards my goal of college, without her I may have given up. Even now, no matter what happens, when life pushes me down I get back up, and I keep moving toward my goal of graduation. This year I unexpectedly lost my older sister due to a motor accident this was a time when it just felt too much like I needed to give up. I didn't, I had to withdraw from classes but the "grind" did not stop. I came back better than ever, this summer I finished with a 3.1 semester GPA. I want to become a science educator to give the student body the same hope and need for exploration that she instilled in me. Science is everchanging, there is always something undiscovered whether it is a chemical, species, or even a mold. Science is an art form, when looking at a magnified photo of a mold spore it has so many colors and layers to it. You could be the educator that changed the path of the next Nobel Prize winner. You could be the beginning of their butterfly effect. Educators have the power to inspire a generation that may not be inspired yet. Nelson Mandela once said, "Education is a powerful weapon which you can use to change the world." She changed mine when I was in high school, I would love to become the change in someone else's life.