Mrs. Palmer’s Senior Presentation Reflections Self-Knowledge Goals

When I Was Little… My dream/goal was to… Be a teacher or perform on Broadway Three words to describe me were 1. Creative 2. Outgoing 3. Bossy

I had wonderful teachers and loved school! 9th Grade My career goals… Elementary Teacher Because I had wonderful teachers and loved school!

-Projects -Following the rules -Being a good friend Self confidence 9th Grade What I did well -Projects -Following the rules -Being a good friend What I needed to improve Self confidence

First day of high school Ms. Hedges (9th grade English) Most Significant Memory First day of high school Ms. Hedges (9th grade English) Most Significant Turning Point Became #2 viola player in the school.

English or Music Teacher 10th Grade My career goals English or Music Teacher Because English and Music were my strengths and the classes I enjoyed the most.

Music, Essays, Organization 10th Grade What I did well Music, Essays, Organization What I needed to improve Speaking up for myself

-Made All County Orchestra -Went to the Junior Prom 10th Grade Most Significant Memory -Made All County Orchestra -Went to the Junior Prom Most Significant Turning Point Music teacher asked if I wanted to pursue a career in music. He said I had what it took!

Teacher Music or English 11th Grade My career goals Teacher Music or English Because Still my best classes and area of interest. FUN!

Writing, music, projects, homework, participating in class 11th Grade What I did well Writing, music, projects, homework, participating in class What I needed to improve Not second guessing my abilities. I needed too much reassurance I was doing it right.

-#1 in the County for viola! -Prom -Kaleidoscope (concert) 11th Grade Most Significant Memory -#1 in the County for viola! -Prom -Kaleidoscope (concert) -Traveling to Florida with Katie Most Significant Turning Point All County/All State– Realized competition in music was stressful.

12th Grade My career goals English Teacher Because I loved being in school, students, teaching and because English was a strength.

Balancing friendships and school School work 12th Grade What I do well Balancing friendships and school School work Completing college applications What I need to improve Getting to school on time Procrastination to avoid stress

Being accepted into colleges and having to make a choice…NAZARETH! 12th Grade Most Significant Memory -Graduation -Dr. Bedy -String Quartet Gigs Most Significant Turning Point Being accepted into colleges and having to make a choice…NAZARETH!

Most Important Things I Have Learned About Myself in High School Sometimes I cannot do it all and have to ask for help. 2) I need to have confidence in myself. 3) I am passionate about English and learning.

The Future Graduating in 2002 with a Regents diploma.

Post Secondary/Training The Future Post Secondary/Training Attended Nazareth College for English and Secondary Education (with Special Education) Job Worked part-time throughout college on campus and the began teaching at Gates Chili. Living Lived on campus during college and an apartment with friends after college.

Obstacles/Road Map Visual Strategies to Overcome Challenges: -Financial Aid -Public Transportation -Create a morning routine Starting Point: High School Senior Goal: -Graduate College -Become a teacher Challenges to Overcome: Money Living on own Transportation Getting to class on time