Personal Childhood Web

Ms. Hollidge was my first grade teacher. She is hands down the teacher that I will always remember. I had some family situations that caused me to not want to go to school each day and I remember Ms. Hollidge always having a smiling face and giving me encouragement that I needed. I was very shy as a child and Ms. Hollidge was able to group me with a couple of girls in the class that I ended up being friends with all through my childhood. During my first grade year I also broke my foot. This wonderful teacher allowed me to stay with her each day during my recess time going above what she needed to do to. Ms. Hollidge is one of the main reasons that I wanted to become a teacher. The care and support she gave to me when I was quite vulnerable was never forgotten and I strive to be as great of a teacher as she was for me.

Emily and I

Emily was my best friend as a child (and to this day). We met on a soccer team and immediately became friends and were overjoyed when we found out that we were members at the same summer pool! Emily was the friend that encouraged me. She pushed me to be better at sports and helped me come out of my shell. She made me feel special because she chose to be my friend and she made me a part of her family when I needed that stability. To this day I can still count on Emily to encourage me and to include me in all her family gatherings. I know that I will have her support always.

Steven and I

Steven is one of my four siblings and the one that nurtured me the most as a young child. Being the youngest of five children, my parents didn’t always have time to do special things with me. Steven is the one who taught me how to ride a bike. Steven is the one that would help me with my homework after school. He is seven years older than me and he always had such patience in teaching me things. Although he was probably told to do all the things that he did to help me by my parents, I still felt special as a child because I got to spend time with my big brother. As an adult, I try to use the same patience when teaching my students and his calm demeanor was a great influence for me.

My mom and I

My mom most definitely influenced my life as a child. She was able to stay home with me for my first few years and we had such an amazing bond. She was always so loving and would ask me about my day when I was in my early years of school. I think I was lucky to be the youngest because I do feel like I got some extra attention. I loved that attention I got from my mother. I knew that if I was sick, she would let me stay home from school and would always take great care of me. As an adult, I still call my mom whenever I feel under the weather and ask for advice. As an adult and a new mother, I strive to always show my love to my daughter like my mother showed to me. I will try to keep a sense of humor like she did when times get tough.

My Dad and I

My dad is amazing. He has always been so supportive of everything I wanted to do. My dad was a hard worker and worked long hours. He still managed to come home every evening and cook us dinner and make sure our homework was done (sometimes mom was not available to do these things). My dad took each and every one of us to and from our soccer practices and games (all five of us played on five different teams many times on the same days) or made sure we had transportation. When he played with me he would let me do whatever I pleased which of course made me feel so special. He would play house and be the baby, let me style his hair, and even play with my dolls. He really taught me that even if I have to work hard, I can always find time for my family. My dad is still always there for me. If I need something, he will make sure that it gets done.

I was so lucky to have these people in my childhood web. With all of their love and support, I had a successful childhood. Most of these people are still a big part of my life and I can count on them for anything.