Hi, my name is Crystal Martin. I am currently in my last semester at Columbus State. I am earning an Associate of Arts degree and will transfer to Ohio State to earn my Bachelor's in Elementary Education. I plan to teach elementary school, preferably 2nd or 3rd grade.
I am not what one would consider a 'traditional student', and am certainly not a 'Digital Native'. I've known I wanted to be a teacher since my own early childhood. As a kid, I always wanted to play school and to this day, I still love playing school with my nieces and nephews. Those who are close to me, and even some who've just observed me, often remark on how well I interact and connect with children. So, for me, teaching is not only a passion - but also my calling.
So knowing I was meant to be a teacher, and having excelled throughout school, I went to a great college right out of high school. But somewhere along the way I took a turn down the wrong path. However, on my journey down that long dark path I never lost sight of my dream. And one day, by the grace of God, I was finally able to turn around. Not only am I seeing my own dream come to fruition, but I now have a lot more tools to direct that child who feels like his/her dream is out of reach.
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