Semester Premier!

Hey everyone,
Welcome to my blog! Thanks for stopping by and I hope you find whatever you've come for. I am new to this whole blogging thing so please bear with me. This is actually a class project for me, but I think I'll find more enjoyment in it than that. I'm not sure who exactly would take interest in hearing my thoughts and opinions, but regardless I get the indulgence of sharing them.
Just a little intro about me. I am a student at Meredith College pursuing my BA in Mathematics with a middle grade licensure concentrated in math. I am also working on a minor in Dance as well. I plan on graduating in Spring of 2011. I want to teach math in middle school and possibly lower high school levels after I graduate, particularly in schools that serve large populations of at-risk students. I know...I know...why math? why middle school? and why at-risk students? Above any other reasons because I'm swinging for the fences. I believe that I serve a powerful God; and through Him, even in the most challenging situations, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE. After that, math because it was my favorite subject in school, middle school because I feel as though that is the level at which I can make the most profound impact in my students' lives which is more important to me than them loving math, and at-risk students because of the blessings that I have been given in my life growing up, I have a real desire to help those children who have not been as fortunate.
I have centered my education around my passions-children, helping others, and dancing. I'm excited about working with children for a career. They have a more unadulterated view of the world and are more carefree. My mom is the most caring giving person I know and I have inherited the tiniest portion of her servant's heart to the point that it I probably receive more joy doing than the people I serve experience by receiving. And dancing is my release. Some people write, some beat up punching bags, I dance. Whenever, wherever, as much as I can get away with.
That's a little about me and my heart. I'm sure plenty more will come out during this endeavor, but I wouldn't want to overwhelm you with everything at once. I want you to come back after all. Thanks for reading!

Melissa