Graduation

Graduation Day!

Graduation Day has come and gone and now I am left here reflecting on the day and my time spent at Weber State University. I have spent the majority of my adult life attending classes at Weber, dabbling here and there, changing my major at least three times but that point in my life is now over. As was mentioned either at graduation or my seminar before graduation that once we have reached "there" where will our new there be.  That is what I am now in the process of finding my new there. The place I want to end up next.

The morning of graduation I woke up, checked my grades and found out that I would be graduating with honors. I was so happy and excited I even teared up a little. I had made a goal around the time I was admitted to the education program two years ago to try and get my 3.34 GPA to a 3.6 before I graduated. In these last two years I had only received one A- so I thought  I can do this, but last semester I was 0.01 away from a 3.6. I thought there is no way I can pull off a 3.6 with 8 of my 12 credits being pass/fail but I managed and was so excited and pleased with myself. It took some hard work but it was worth it in the end.

I never could have accomplished my goal or graduating and graduating with honors if it had not been for the support of my family, friends and professors. They helped and encouraged me when I was feeling down and unable to do much more. They watched Warren and looked out for him while I was in class and working on homework or my portfolio and to you all I will be forever grateful. I would not have been able to graduate when I did it it was not for your support and assistance.

One of my professors from Weber State, Teacher Sherry. She was such an inspirational teacher and helped me when I was not sure if I would be a good teacher.

One of my favorite photos of the day. Warren was a big reason that I kept pushing through to finish school. I want him to know  how important education is and how much we value it. I figured by me finishing my schooling I could show him to never give up on himself and to further his education some day. I hope to see him in his own cap and gown in the future.

Zack and I. I could have never made it without his help. He sacrificed so much to help me finish especially these last few semesters.

My mom and I. She was always encouraging me to never give up and keep working toward my dream.

My dad and me. He was always there when I needed to talk and kept telling me I could do this.

Our little family. Warren loved my honor cords.

Grandma  was a great sport and watched Warren everyday of my Fall 2011 semester so Zack and I could go to school and work. Thanks Grandma.

Jesse was such a lifesaver this last semester while I was student teaching. She watched Warren everyday and kept him on his toes, or maybe he kept her and Mat on theirs.

Shany and Leroy, they were so sweet to come and support me.

Kyle and I. He has been trying to convince me to come work in McCammon, ID.

Warren and Mommy, he loved my cap .

Weber State Great, Great, Great