Sarah Jordan Sierra Ashley Cameron Nik
EIU Facilitators
Angela:
This past semester, working with Project WOW has really
opened up my eyes to the types of projects that are possible when working
with different subjects. To complete such a major project takes a
lot of time and effort and I am privileged to say that I was part of that
completion process. As a teacher, it really helped me to see that
it is possible to get children interested in projects that are related
to Lewis and Clark even if this subject doesn’t particularly interest all
of them. This project really took off when we all learned about each
other’s interests and hobbies and we created a relationship between them
to the point where the children were calling us by our first names.
That was pretty neat in my opinion, since I personally had never experienced
that in such magnitude. My team was great and by working together
both the teachers and the children were able to create a memorable experience
for everyone on our team about our Lewis and Clark experience.
I believe that I could be a very good explorer.
My sense of adventure is definitely there and I would love to be able to
travel to far off places that are unexplored and take an account of my
travels to show other people. To be an explorer, a person must be
brave, determined, and willing to put everything on the line for the benefit
of possibly making life better for people in the future, much like a teacher.
Also, as an explorer, I would need to assemble a team to accompany me,
much like Lewis and Clark had. Everyone has different skills, and
when those skills are all put together, a great advancement can be made.
Explorers are teachers in their own right by teaching others their findings,
and since I have a love for teaching, I think I would make an excellent
explorer.
Hi! My name is Rachel. I am a senior at Eastern Illinois University. My dream has always been to become a teacher. I have two younger brothers. I love working with kids. Watching them grow through learning is one the best parts about being a teacher. I cannot wait to have my own classroom. In our WOW group, I liked making pictures of North Dakota wildlife and going on the field trip to the St. Louis Arch and to Cahokia Mounds. I really enjoyed the whole WOW experience. I learned a lot from the students and from the different activities. I sure hope the students learned something from me and had fun too! I would be a great explorer because I am hardworking, friendly, honest, and responsible. I love the outdoors too! I would be a good leader because I am flexible and take charge.
Hello! My name is Stephanie and I am a student
at Eastern Illinois University. This semester I had the chance to
be part of a program called Project WOW. I was a little unsure about
this opportunity since last semester I was part of Project Extra.
Both of these experiences have been wonderful and I am really looking forward
to getting out in the world and helping children learn.
I did not have what most people would call a wonderful
childhood. My parents were divorced when I was young. Since
I did not like to be at home I had to find other places that made me feel
happy. School was one of those places. I have liked school
ever since I can remember. Most of my teachers were very understanding
and very supportive. When I finished High School I knew I wanted
to be a teacher to help other students the way my teacher helped me.
This is why I decided to become a teacher.