Education with Carly

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All right, everyone. Now we’re heading over to the University School located right in the center of campus. This is a K through 12 school where education majors receive real life hands-on learning experience at a top ranked school. Carly Brewington, a senior majoring in special education is waiting for us here. She’s gonna talk to us about her experience as an education student at ETSU. Carly, please take it away.

– Thanks, Alex. The special education program here at ETSU has given me the college experience I have always dreamed of. The Clemmer College has allowed me to dive into an education career while still completing my undergrad. To finish all my teaching requirements I’m in a teaching residency program where I will have extended hours in the classroom working with many great students, administrators and staff. I’m here at the historic University School which is situated in the heart of ETSU’s campus. Here, you will find K through 12 students engaged in a smaller, more intimate classroom environment. My classmates and my professors have made me a better person by showing me support throughout my college experience. My mentor teacher is an incredible educator who has been teaching here at the University School for 13 years. She has given me priceless knowledge that I will take with me through life. from summertime classroom preparation to meeting students and their families and now a hybrid fall semester, teaching students both in-person and online I have been able to work alongside her through it all. My mentor teacher has also entrusted me to create incredible bonds with students. This has given me a new insight to teaching that I will always cherish. More specifically. I have created a friendship with one student in particular who has taught me that it is always a good day to have a good day. This student has taught me to live on the happy side an invaluable lesson that I will take with me through life. I have been able to watch him grow and become confident in his ability to learn. It has been an incredible journey to watch. He has also shown me the true reason of why I chose this career, which is to make a difference. My extra time spent in this inclusion classroom has allowed me to pour my energy into nurturing a growing mind. My college experience has truly been an incredible journey that I would not trade for the world. From being a student athlete on the triathlon team to the incredible relationships and education I’ve received, I’m so proud that I’ll be able to call ETSU my alma mater. I hoped you enjoyed hearing my story and I hope to see you soon here in the Tennessee Hills at East Tennessee State University. Back to you Alex.

– Carly, you are a rock star and I have a feeling the kids in your student classroom would say the exact same thing about you as well. The classroom experience and mentorship you’re receiving at ETSU is simply incredible. Thank you so much for sharing your story with us all. We appreciate it. Cheers Carly.