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I was born
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Was called "hopeless" by a teacher
I remember being put down by my teacher when I failed to understand what she was teaching. Even recall her shouting, "It's so simple! How can you not understand?!" -
diagnosed with dyslexia
I was transferred from public school to a school that specialized with dyslexic children. Saved my educational life. -
My dad use to read me books
I loved reading books with my dad and he really loved reading them to me. This is what got me to read and enjoy it. -
Had my 8th grade graduation speech
I was very nervous to stand up in front of parents, students and teachers at my 8th grade graduation. Was very nervous and stumbled over a few words. -
Read all the Harry Potter Books
I loved the movies which inspired me to read all 7 Harry Potter books. -
Read My First Book In High School
The book "Speak" by Laurie Halse Anderson, About a teenage girl, Melinda, who has been sexaully assualted. In my opinion, that book was way too provocative for freshmen in high school to read. -
Read Animal Farm in Sophomore Year of High School
"Animal Farm" by George Orwell was a very complex book to read and comprehend, but memorable for me because it peeked my interest. It reflected events of the Russian Revolution in 1917. I loved how they used animals on a farm to explain the events. -
Read the Great Gatsby my Junoir year of High School
I LOVED "The Great Gatsby" book by F. Scott Fitzgerald!!! I remember not being able to put the book down. -
Read the Kite Runner my Senior year of High School
"The Kite Runner" book by Khaled Hosseini was depressing to read. It was very sad, but also got me to think outside the box when it came to father figures and son relationships. -
Story Time Program at Work (Nursery)
I work in a nursery with a variety ages of children. At work I run a program called "Story Time" where I read and incorperate a activity and game to go along with the book I choose. I do it every week and have to come up with new ideas. -
Acceptance Speech
My job, at the nursery, has award ceremonies for their employees. I was awarded with a certificate for reporting child abuse. It was very sad when it happened, but at least I know that the children are safe now.
