Student Teacher
I went through the Duquesne University School of Education Teacher Preparation” program.
I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Education in 1986. I knew that I wanted to be a teacher when
I was in the 8 grade.
I was in Mr. J's 8th grade class at St. Robert Bellarmine (1-8) School.
I switched classes with Sister Janet. I sat in the front of his class and noticed that he used
to tap this big, shiny ring with a "D" on it. On the last day of my 8th grade year,
I went up to Mr. J and gave him a hug. I asked him about his ring. He said that he had always
wanted to be teacher and he graduated from Duquesne University. I told him that
I learned so much from him. I also informed him that I would go to Duquesne University
and become a terrific teacher just like him.
I graduated from East Allegheny High School in Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania. Afterwards, I did pursue an education major at Duquesne
University. During my four years, I was the cheerleading captain, joined an
educational sorority (Kappa Delta Epsilon), and founded my own Women’s Social
Club (Mynx) on campus with the help of Father Nesti, who was the President at
that time.
While I was the cheerleading captain, I was responsible
for the half-time basketball shows at the Civic (now Mellon) Arena. The
Duquesne “Dukes” were having a half-court shoot out to win a car. Well, I was
in my senior year at the university and student teaching. I already signed a
teaching contract with Palm Beach County School Board to teach 4th
grade for the following school year in West Palm Beach, Florida.
I was in the middle of the arena and announcing the line up
to shoot the half-court shots. I was also handing the basketballs to the
contestants while handling the microphone. I looked up at the fifth person in
the line. Guess who it wasMore details...
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