Getting to Know You: Samantha Attwood

Samantha Attwood – Elementary Education

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Hometown: Olympia, WA

What impact do you hope to make on your future students?

I want to make sure it’s a positive impact. It’s a really big responsibility and I want to meet students’ individual needs. It’s a bit overwhelming, the responsibility. I want to make sure nobody gets left behind.

Do you have any advice for incoming freshmen?

Applying for program is intimidating. I know people who were super nervous. Just check the boxes needed to qualify and then it’s a really smooth process.

What are you most passionate about when it comes to being a teacher?

Probably just knowing these little people’s future is in my hands and I want to do right by them.

When did you know you wanted to become a teacher?

Probably when I had my son. I really found out that I like children. He’s somewhat bilingual and I was really interested in the ELL program to learn how it works in a social situation.

What’s it like balancing family and school?

It’s tough figuring out how to get organized. A planner is super helpful. Being in the program has opened up my schedule a lot.