"Why couldn't I have just been born a man?" A question that often lingers in the back of my mind. Anytime I have to hide my chest, hear my voice, or hear someone tell me for the millionth time how babyish and feminine my face looks. Even with the progress I've had with testosterone therapy, I still feel those insecurities rooted within me. I can feel it when people realize I'm trans, whether it's something they assume, someone else told them, or they see my legal name, I can feel the shift in how I'm treated. I'm no longer a guy to them, but a girl who thinks they're a guy. All of a sudden, I have certain roles I have to fulfill and expectations for me to uphold. If a cis man walked around in a dress he may be criticized, but his gender wouldn't be questioned. If I were to do the same, people wonder and ask, "Are you sure you're a boy?" It's as if I have to earn my gender as a guy. When I become a teacher, I will ensure to treat my students with the open-mindedness and respect that I wish I had. I've had important people help me through my journey as a trans man and a college student. My mom supported me through my transition, my high-school teachers gave me a helping hand through tough times that made me want to give up, and my college professor helped me reignite my passion for writing and fostered my confidence. These people are the reason I strive to help other kids who may be in similar or different positions I've been through. I want to give them the will and strength to persevere through their challenges because somebody has to. Someone has to be here for these kids because learning is becoming harder than it ever has. People are turning on each other when, despite all of our flaws and differences, we are one and the same. I want to give students the building blocks they need to be the best version of themselves, and to hopefully foster a community who wants to make the world a better place. It's a big job, one that I myself cannot do alone, but I call out to my fellow people who have experienced hardships to strive for better. Work to better yourself so we can work to better the world we all live in.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, anxiety, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression and anxiety swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids can feel comfortable in their own skins and don’t have to hide or feel ashamed of who they are.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, anxiety, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression and anxiety swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids can feel comfortable in their own skins and don’t have to hide or feel ashamed of who they are.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, anxiety, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression and anxiety swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, anxiety, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression and anxiety swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, anxiety, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression and anxiety swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a trangender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I pursue a career in education I strive to show future generations even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a trangender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a trangender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a trangender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I am a transgender man. I have found out I was transgender since I was 11 after watching a video about a transgender guy that hit close to home. With being transgender also came feelings of not fitting in with my peers, awkwardness, feeling trapped, and depression. Unwanted thoughts due to the depression swirled in my mind as I felt I had no place. It is because of the support from my mother and sisters as well as the unconditional love from my beloved dog who passed away 2 years ago that I'm still here today and getting better with each passing day. As I move on with my life and start a new chapter I have decided to pursue a career in education. I strive to show future generations that it's okay to be your authentic self. I want them to know that even if it seems there's no point and no matter how bad things are, that you will persevere and you will thrive. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have been diagnosed with partial unilateral hearing loss since I was 7. I currently wear a hearing aid in my left ear. Despite me still being able to hear this has caused distress throughout my life (especially with learning). As a kid I remember the frustration I would feel when I couldn't understand the teacher or my peers around me. Not to mention the frustration I encountered when asking someone to repeat their words for the third time. This has discouraged me from learning new things and made me frustrated. It is from these experiences that I wish to pursue a career in education. I strive to make future generations passionate about learning and to show them the same patience I wished to have received when I was a kid. As of 2020 I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.

I am Logan Thibeault and I have always enjoyed teaching. From age 12 I would always babysit cousins, nieces, kids of family friends, etc. I enjoyed learning what they were passionate about and sharing what I knew with them. It is from this that I have grown to love young kids and wished to pursue teaching. From then on I have volunteered at many organizations. I've helped out at the Community Education Extended Learning Program (CEEL) as well as the Nittany Valley Charter School (NVCS). I have also attended the Early Childhood Education program at the State College Area High School. From these experiences I have learned a bit more about what being an early education teacher entails. I've seen how chaotic and messy everything can get and how hard teaching can be (especially if the students aren't willing to learn). I've also learned how sweet kids can be and how good it feels when they finally catch on to something you've been teaching; the light that shines in their eyes when they're excited about the material you are teaching is invaluable. It is with the help of this scholarship that I can make this dream a reality. I come from a low-income household with my single mother. When I decided on going to Commonwealth University in Bloomsburg I was so excited. It was a good school for my major, it had plenty of fun clubs, and my best friend was planning on going there too. When the reality of college expenses came to me it felt like things were falling apart. I still remember crying in my mother's arms. The costs of tuition, housing, fees, books, and meal plans all felt so overwhelming, and I knew this was just the beginning. Things will only get more expensive after college and that reality was crashing down on me hard. It's like my mom told me though. When there's a will there's a way, and there's no way I'm giving up. With this scholarship I won't be able to pay for all the expenses of college, but it will be the first stepping stone I need that leads me to my goals. This scholarship will help me pursue my dream of helping to mold the future generations to the best versions of themselves. To make a future where kids will want to keep learning about the world around them and beyond.