I was inspired to be a teacher during my Junior year in Academy. I was shown what a tremendous influence teachers can have over students and felt that the Lord was calling me to do that. I am totally convinced that SDA education makes a significant difference in the lives of the children who are taught in this system. I feel that by the time children reach 7^th grade, they are beginning to make decisions which will affect them for the rest of their lives. One of my objectives is to try to enable them to make good decisions. These decisions come in all aspects of their lives: Spiritually, Mentally and Physically. I feel that God has had a hand in designing our schools to enable these students to grow and make good choices. My desire is to continue to teach and help young people reach their potential as they move through the upper grades here at SJA.