I hail from Missoula, Montana. Just to get things straight-yes I was born and raised a Grizzly but I love my Bobcats. I'd say I've lived a pretty standard life so far. I've always loved school. However, I also enjoy many alternative activities. I've been involved with music for years now. I started playing piano when I was five and took lessons for 11 years. I picked up the flute in fourth grade and still play in the MSU wind ensemble today. Music has taken me on several journeys--the biggest of which was a 1 month-6 country tour of Europe with a national honor band. The experience was amazing and will hopefully aid me in contributing to discussions about language in this class. I also enjoy sports-I've played soccer, basketball, and ran cross-country in high school. I'm also a major fan of ultimate frisbee, hiking, rafting, camping, and all the wonderful activities Montana has to offer.
My love for the Montana is one reason I'm attending MSU-I simply couldn't bear to leave this beautiful state. My father taught high-school English for 20 years (he now works in the library) and has been my biggest influence in becoming a teacher. I have a great love for reading and the English language and will consider myself a successful teacher if I can pass on that passion to a handful of my future students. I am halfway through my education and becoming both excited and nervous to get into my own classroom. I'm looking forward to this class and our discussions of this crazy language we all love!
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