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Hobbies and interests
Gardening
Volunteering
Community Service And Volunteering
National Honor Society (NHS)
Photography and Photo Editing
Marine Biology
Reading
Education
I read books multiple times per month
Reyna Herba
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Reyna Herba
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Nominee1x
Finalist1x
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I recently graduated from Salem College for Elementary Education this past May. My degree is a BA in Teaching, Schools, & Society with a concentration in Advocacy: Elementary Education Licensure. I currently am a fifth grade teacher, and I have twenty two students. I am also a graduate student at UNCG. I am working on my Masters in Library Science.
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I love books and love little children. I love photography and gardening. I am a mom of two girls and a stepson, and I’m showing them how important education is by furthering my education.
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To spread hope is shining a light in our world. To serve and give your time is truly giving part of your light to the world. My goal in life is to truly be a light in this world for others.
I have tried my best in my time at Salem College and at Lowe’s to spread a light where ever I go. From volunteering to service projects, and my favorite is giving back to the community of title I schools. My heart lies in helping the little children of the world. I have a love for education!
I have donated while working at Lowe’s Home Improvement to Crossnore Children’s Home, many elementary schools in my area, local public libraries, the state library, assisted living homes, churches, habitat for humanity, and many more! Not only have I made many donations, but I have given back to the community through numerous service hours. From reading to kindergarten classes, yard work for Crossnore, building community gardens, & even working at the salavation army. I continue to help those in need as best as I can.
Education
University of North Carolina at Greensboro
Master's degree programMajors:
- Library Science, Other
Salem College
Bachelor's degree programMajors:
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas
Minors:
- Community Organization and Advocacy
Forsyth Technical Community College
Associate's degree programMajors:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Hartsville High
High SchoolMiscellaneous
Desired degree level:
Doctoral degree program (PhD, MD, JD, etc.)
Graduate schools of interest:
Transfer schools of interest:
Majors of interest:
Career
Dream career field:
Educator
Dream career goals:
Librarian
Cashier, Customer Service, Supervisor
Multiple2009 – 202415 years
Sports
Tennis
Club2009 – Present15 years
Arts
Student North Carolina Association of Educators
Painting2023 – 2023
Public services
Advocacy
SNCAE — President of SNCAE2023 – 2023
Future Interests
Advocacy
Volunteering
Entrepreneurship
Student Life Photography Scholarship
TEAM ROX Scholarship
Have you ever thought about the impact of spending a few hours helping someone without getting paid for your time? That is the most valuable gift you can give someone, your time. The thought of helping someone out in need when they need it is truly a humbling experience. I know I live a life of service. Through my work (Lowe's Home Improvement), schooling (college education Salem College), organizations (Student North Carolina Association of Educators), and so many other opportunities. I have assisted in assisted living homes from volunteering to donating beautiful flowers, and during COVID times I donated masks, hand sanitizers, magazines, and other cleaning products when I was able.
Throughout my years, I have always given back in some way or another. I have donated to title I schools in my time of working at Lowe's Home Improvement. I have helped Habitat for Humanity build houses for 7+ families, because of our donations. I have helped Crossnore children's home with their lawn care, as well as Cash Elementary for making an accessible outdoor classroom for students that were in wheelchairs. It doesn't stop there either, we made a outdoor gardening space with picnic tables for elementary students to go for fresh air and learn by growing vegetables right at their very own elementary school. We have painted picnic tables for the school's colors too. I volunteered at a book fair for an elementary school. I also have volunteered to the Salvation Army with Gifts for Kids through Fox 8 multiple times. With the Student North Carolina Association of Educators, I have helped remodeled Rankin Elementary School. There have been numerous elementary schools in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County Schools that I have donated items to for helping multiple gardens, spaces, outdoor classrooms, and even my time in reading to students, helping with bookfairs, and many more opportunities. My favorite would have to be the time my college class went to a children's home. We purchased Christmas gifts for the children, and we even did a play for them. It was my absolute favorite for giving my time, and we even got time to speak to the children too! Overall, ever since I can remember, I have been giving back in some way or another. Life is about helping those in need when they need it, and even when they don't ask. Time is more valuable than money, and I have volunteered numerous times throughout my lifetime. I will be a fifth-grade teacher next year, and I hope I am able to receive donations for my classroom as I once donated to many schools in my area!
I Can Do Anything Scholarship
The dream version of my future self is a highly educated (at least Master’s degree level) Media Specialist in an Elementary Public School.