Grace Schlichter decided to become a teacher after teaching kids to swim. She discovered that her passion lay in helping others to learn and guiding them toward their goals. Read more about Grace as we spotlight her here.
A little bit about Grace:
Q: Where is home for you?
A: La Grange, Illinois.
Q: What is your year and major?
A: I'm a freshman in Elementary Education.
Q: How did you know you wanted to go into the field of education?
A: Growing up, I loved helping people, especially kids. So, when I got my first job at a local pool teaching swim lessons, I realized that my passion was teaching. I then took high school classes where I was allowed to student-teach in classrooms and fell in love with the environment and the idea of inspiring students of future generations to come.
Q: WHY DID YOU CHOOSE TO COME TO ILLINOIS?
A: The education program here is a lot smaller compared to other schools, so it was here where I knew I could be prioritized and, despite the smaller size, still be offered all the resources I needed. Plus, I am super close with my family, so I wanted to go somewhere close enough that they could visit.
Q: WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO DOING MOST IN COLLEGE?
A: I am looking forward to my teaching placement my senior year, joining the council board in my sorority (Kappa Delta), and attending the basketball and football games.
Q: What is your dream job?
A: I would love to be a teacher at my old elementary school!
Q: What is a fun fact about yourself?
A: I had a pet squirrel!
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