Kristy Marcisz

Background:

I graduated from Waller High School in May 2017. Since then, I have attended three different colleges, changed majors, got married, and am now a mother to my beautiful two-year-old daughter. I came from a family of 7, my parents, four brothers and myself. Life was hectic to say the least, but we all survived. Right after high school I started studying to become a physical therapist, but as I continued in life I learned I had a passion for teaching, specifically young children. Looking back on my life I quickly realized why I felt this pull towards teaching. For as long as I can remember, I have always loved attending school and to learn new information. Especially anything in relation to math. Though I struggled the first few years in school, by fourth and fifth grade something in me clicked, well and the hours of practice, and next thing I knew I was always the student my classmates would come to about a math question they had. This continued even into college. After years and years of explaining concepts to my peers and being told how well I was able to explain it to their understanding, it finally hit me that I truly wanted to teach. Thinking back, I always had that desire, but ignored it. I have finally stopped ignore the thought and want to fully pursue education. Another reason behind this decision is because while growing up, my teachers were the ones I looked to for support and the validation I needed as a child. Now as I move closer to becoming an educator myself, I want to be able to provide that same feeling of security that I felt as a child in school. Which brings me to University of Houston - Victoria Katy campus where I graduated with my bachelor's of science in the concentration of early childhood to 6th grade education. I currently have passed my STR, Content Exam EC-6, and just received my results that I have passed EdTPA for teacher certification.

Goals:

• To be a passionate and creative educator, while creating a safe and positive classroom environment.

• To inspire my future students to be the best versions of themselves.

• To continue learning new information and skills in every stage of my life.

• To effectively teach my students not only the required concepts, but meaningful life skills.

Values:

I take pride in hard work. I never shy away from a new challenge when one arises. If I notice a change needs to take place I will do all that is in my power to make the changes that best support any and all students, no matter their needs.