Personal Childhood Web

1. Mom-She is a strong and independent woman.   I am her only daughter so she did special things for me, and not my brother for that reason.  She volunteered at my school, made holidays wonderful, and taught me to be independent like her. She is the reason I am so driven and goal oriented.
2. Dad- He is a caring and giving person.  He taught me to accept people as they are, was always was there for me whenever i needed anything, and was my rock growing up.  He is the reason I want to work with children and help make them feel special. 
3. Grandma Opal- She was a caring and open hearted woman.  She would do anything for anyone.  She made me feel special because she always had to make me something to eat when I visited.  She showed genuine interest in my life and always asked me about my life.  She is the kind of woman I want to be when I am old and gray. 
4. Cousin Justin- We often played together as kids becuase our mom's (who were sisters) would take turns babysitting us.  He always made sure I fit it and was included no matter what we did or where we were.  He always made an effort to play with me.  He was protective and kind of like a "big brother" to me. 
5. Mrs. Spriggs (5th Grade Teacher)-  She made me believe in myself.  She praised me more than other teachers and showed interest in me.  I never really put much effort into school before her, but after her I prided myself upon how well I could do in school.