 When you have education, everything else just kind of comes your way. I began taking online classes at WCTC last spring for the nursing program. Before I found out I had to have a hip surgery that made me rethink my career path. So instead, I fell back on my love for children and I decided to make the switch to education. I have always grown up with a love for kids. My cousin is only a year younger than I was and when she was born I literally thought I was her mother. I could barely walk and I was teaching her how to walk. I can be creative and advocate for children and bring the wealth of my diverse life experiences to the classroom. You go in with this idea that you know after high school you go to four-year college but the reality is that's that's not the case for everybody. When I found technical college it was just so much more manageable and just I made the switch and it was a lot more affordable. As students we know that life happens and we don't always have the answers. It can be stressful and frustrating. As district ambassador my challenge to myself in this position is to advocate for students to believe in themselves even in the darkest of hours. Thank you.