Jessica Liberty's Social Ecology

By jessicaliberty

  • Born

    I was the first born child to my parents, Kelly and Dad. They both worked full time in Southern California. They were in their late 20s and were ready to start a family.
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    Jessica Liberty's Social Ecology

  • Sister #1

    My parents have a second little girl. I became a sister and I had to learn how to share my parents time and my toys.

  • School

    I started Kindergarten at a Year Round School and loved every minute. This started my passion for school!

  • Soccer

    My parents signed me up for a soccer team. This started my love for soccer and I continue to play today.

  • Sister #2

    My parents had another little girl. Now I was old enough to become the 'big helper' and help my parents manage being outnumbered by the kids.

  • Move

    My family moved to a new house. It was the first time I got my own room. Even though it was in the same city, it meant that I had to change schools. This changed my friend group.

  • VBS Teacher's Helper

    My girl friend and I got to help her mom teach a vacation bible school class at our church. This is where I learned that I love to work with young students. I continue to work at my church's VBS to this day.

  • Middle School Track Event

    When I was in the 8th grade, I participated in my middle school Track Meet. Both of my parents are runners, but they never pushed us to run. This was my first experience and I can still remember the advice my mom gave me, "When your legs get tired, pump your arms and your legs will keep moving". Some how, I won the 800 meter run and learned that I actually enjoy running.

  • High School Soccer Camp

    I participated in the high school summer soccer camp and learned that I was not good enough to make the team. I realized that I would not get much playing time, so instead I joined the cross country and track team after my success in the Middle School Track meet. This started my career as a runner.

  • Graduated High School

    During High School, I hung out with very smart friends. My mom always says that because they were taking Honors and AP classes, I had to take them too (even if I wasnt as smart as them). This pushed me to work very hard and get a good GPA. I also had great running success in highschool and was recruited to run in college. I took three official visits and decided to run at Penn State University in Pennsylvania.

  • Penn State University

    As I started college in Pennsylvania, I learned to live all by myself. I was stretched out of my comfort zone to make new friends and live in a new place.
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    Penn State University

    I spent four years running and learning in Pennsylvania. I learned that I love the East Coast and the seasons. After my freshman year, I decided to declare my major as Elementary Education because of my love for students.

  • Student Teaching

    I started Student Teaching in a 4th grade classroom in Pennslyvania. This is where I learned how to be a teacher. I had an amazing mentor teacher and I continue to use some of his strategies today!
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    Spain

    I spent a month studying and exploring Southern Spain. I learned all about a new culture and got to explore other parts of Europe as well. This started my love for travel and other cultures.

  • Adult Life

    I graduated college and was thrown into the adult world of getting a job and supporting myself. I moved back home with my parents where I could look for a job. I started substitute teaching.

  • Teaching Dream Job

    I was hired for my dream job as a 3rd grade teaching at the year round school I attended as a child. This is my fifth year there and I could not ask for a better staff and community.

  • Marriage

    I got married to my college best friend and have loved every minute of being husband and wife.

  • Half Marathon

    My husband and I ran the San Francisco Half Marathon. We worked very hard and trained together for many months to accomplish our goals.

  • CSUF Masters

    I started my Master's Program at CSUF to advance my teaching skills.

  • Marathon

    After running the half marathon, we decided to train for the full marathon. We ran 26.2 miles in Portland, Oregon.

  • Finished Master's Degree

    I am looking forward to finishing my master's degree in December of 2016. Then, my husband and I will think about starting a family.