The Revival Pt. 2: Bio of a Student

I am currently pursuing a degree in Writing Arts/Elementary Education through the Rowan CGCE program. I found this program through a previous education professor from CCC. I have mostly enjoyed the experiences I've had so far. The program's rigorous schedule has weeded out MOST of the slackers from our program which has been refreshing. There was a time where our cohort struggled to work cohesively which caused catty drama. There were days when I dreaded going to class, but I somehow (with the help of a few other over-achievers in our group) pushed myself through. I am very thankful that I did, and I am excited for an enlightening senior year. 

I am a mother of an almost two year old boy named Braxton.
He is my motivation for succeeding in this program. My husband and I are both in school full-time and work full-time so it's hard to juggle everything that is on my plate. Somehow I manage to make it all work, even though I am a Running on Empty Mommy. 

I work full-time as a job coach/TA at Kingsway Learning Center in Moorestown. The only reason I originally starting working there was because my best friend's mom was the principal. Yet, it wasn't long before I fell in love with working with the special needs population. Although it's not a glorious job, it is one of the most intrinsically rewarding jobs I've ever had in my life, and believe me I've done it ALL.  I've been a hair colorist/stylist, an insurance rep, retail cashier, bus girl, waitress, bartender, FA representative, nanny, and pre-school teacher. 

I have two semesters left and then off to student teaching! I can't believe how far and how fast this program is flying by.

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