About
Me!
Hi! My name is Laura Leigh Martin. I am originally from Macon, GA. I am a junior at Valdosta State University and in the process of getting my degree in Early Childhood/Special Education. I have two sisters, one younger than me and one older than me. My younger sister will graduate from high school this year and also plans to move down to Valdosta to attend college and live with me. After I graduate with my Master's degree I plan on opening up my own daycare; however, it will also be equipped for children with special needs. On the weekends, I spend my spare time babysitting or hanging out with my friends and family. On the rare occassions I go home to Macon, I love to spend time with my nephew Zack. I also go to my grandparents cabin, which is located at High Falls in Forsyth and fish. Plus, I get to go mud boggin' with my little sister and all of our friends. I love country music and like to enjoy the simple things life has to offer.
Why Teach!
I want to be a teacher because I love to see a child smile when they discover something for the first time, reach a goal, or achieve a task by themselves. I think adults can learn as much from a child as we can from our peers.. Children are for the most part carefree and loving towards everyone. Sometimes as we get older we tend to forget what the important things in life really are. Moreover, special needs children touch my heart because of their eagerness to learn and persistent nature to achieve and learn as much as they possibly can. Additionally, I love to learn, do arts and crafts, read, and dream. So, for me, it just makes sense to become an early childhood/ special eucation teacher.
My
Inspiration!
I don't think just one person played a part in inspiring me to become a teacher. I had several teachers who inspired me to learn and reach higher than what I thought was possible for me to accomplish. Since the third grade friends had told me I needed to be a teacher. I always thought that I wanted to be something different.. However, as I got older I found myself tutoring younger students and my peers. I soon realized teaching is the most important job in the world. When I was a sophomore in high school the school I attended started a program called CAMELOT. I was asked to help out in this classroom which consisted of students with mild learning disabilities and two elementary students with autism. I assisted my peers in homework assignments and daily work. However, most of my time was spent working with the two children with autism. I was amazed at how their minds worked. I worked in this classroom during my study hall the next two years as well. By the time I arrived on campus at VSU I knew what career I was meant to pursue.
My Favorite Websites!
My Cell Phone!
This is the cell phone that I have. I think it is great because I get service anywhere!
This is the cell phone that I have. I think it is great because I get service anywhere!
My Favorite
Accessories!
I love all of Vera Bradley's accessories. She has the most beautiful colors in her designs!
Tilt blue jeans are great, especially if you are short like me!
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I love all of Vera Bradley's accessories. She has the most beautiful colors in her designs!
Tilt blue jeans are great, especially if you are short like me!
My
Favorite Music!
I love country music. This website keeps me update on all the new releases!
My Favorite Search Engine!
This website helps me answer all of my questions!
I love country music. This website keeps me update on all the new releases!
My Favorite Search Engine!
This website helps me answer all of my questions!
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