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

2. 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

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

4. -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

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

8. -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!

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

10. 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.

11. -#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.

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

13. 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

14. 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!

15. 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.

16. The Future
Graduating in 2002
with a Regents diploma.

17. 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.

18. 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