The Impulse to a Dream

Coming from a very small town of Warren, Texas, I found it rather tough to dream big. Growing up, all I ever knew was to finish high school and go straight to work. That was either becoming a logger, or working in a plant like the men who brought me up. Going to college and pursuing my dreams was out of the question. Nevertheless, I had an urge to be different and follow my dreams of receiving a degree; and becoming a certified teacher someday. The desire to be a role model for my siblings, and the children of my community was weighing heavy upon my heart; I felt that I had to do something. I wanted be someone the youth in my community could possibly look up to one day. Also, I wanted to set the bar, so that the surrounding youth could know that African Americans can be successful too. August 2009, I began my path to a professional lifestyle, pursing a degree in Interdisciplinary studies: EC-12 Special Education. During school breaks, I spend my time working as a direct child care worker for the  Mary Lee Foundation: Sinclair Children's Center. I enjoy working with these children who have various disabilities  and histories of abuse or neglect and other health impairments. Working at Sinclair Children's Center is very rewarding and teaches me more and more each day about patience.