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Early Childhood: Picture Books
Early exposure to picture books fostered a love for storytelling and imagination, Love You Forever was my go-to goodnight story my mom would read to me and my baby sister at bedtime. -
Elementary School: Learning to Read
Learning to read in my early years of school laid the foundation for all my future literacy skills. My favorite book series in Elementary School were the Junie B. Jones books -
Digital Reading: E-books and Audiobooks
E-books and audiobooks made reading more accessible and convenient -
Travel Reading: Exploring New Genres
Reading travel books and guides introduced new genres and global perspectives to me. My first out-of-country vacation was to Cabo and I remember reading all about the history and culture to better prepare myself. -
Middle School: Discovering bigger Book Series
Series like Harry Potter sparked a passion for immersive, long-form narratives> I remember being so passionate about the series and wanted to figure out my house... I am a Slytherin -
First Job: Professional Development
Professional development and work handbooks provided me with practical skills and career insight that I can even take into my future teaching practice. Little Caesars was my first job ever besides babysitting, and the handbook and extensive training helped me be a good employee who exceeded the standards presented in the handbook. -
High School: Classic Literature
Reading classics in school broadened my understanding of diverse themes and historical contexts -
Book Clubs: Social Reading
Joining a book club enhanced the social aspect of reading and facilitated deeper discussions -
College: Academic Textbooks
Academic reading throughout my college experience honed my critical thinking and analytical skills -
Teaching Assistant: Reading to Children
Reading to my mother's students reinforced the importance of literacy and shared the joy of reading with her students