“Education is the passport to the future, for tomorrow belongs to those who prepare for it today.” -Malcolm X

I believe that a good education goes far beyond the subject matter presented to a student; it relies heavily on the system and the teachers that represent it. I have attended public school for almost the entirety of my life and have been very fortunate to have had excellent teachers that embraced, challenged, and celebrated their students’ achievements. I truly believe that a good education creates the foundation for a healthier and more enriched life. I want to become a teacher because I want to share my passion for learning and bring stability and excitement to young students’ lives while supporting the many different kind of students and families that pass through the public-school system. I strongly feel that education is the culmination and integration of facts and topics that are taught in different subjects, which is why I am becoming a teacher in the multiple subject credential area.