User:Amcel001

Hi! My name is Ashley McElheney. I am currently a junior by year but a sophomore by credits hoping to become an elementary school teacher and then later becoming a principal. When I first came to Old Dominion my major was nuclear medicine technology but decided I don’t deal well with the sick. I tend to pass out. So that prompted a need to change my major. I choose elementary school education because I have always wanted to teach since I was little and didn’t think I could deal with high school kids. I’m really nervous on deciding on which city I want to work at when I graduate because I know how the kids are in Norfolk but I would love to work at my old elementary school. I grew up here in Norfolk but only love it here sometimes. I went to Norview High School and since they were rebuilding my school the entire time I was there I have never been to a football game or a pep rally. I have a little sister that absolutely drives me crazy. I also have six dogs, a cat, a hamster, and a fish tank so my parents have their hands full. In my spare time I like to shop and hang out with my lovely sisters of Delta Zeta. I am a complete beach bum so that is where I can be found every day that it is warm enough. Those warm days tend to start in April. I am currently unemployed which sucks because I need money. My educational philosophy just basically deals with the children having fun learning and wanting to learn instead of being bored. I want to be the teacher the students love. I think the children should be intrigued by learning. To do this the classroom environment should be fun and creative. I intend on keeping the children active and excited in all subjects of learning through hands-on activities and to an extent, being their friend instead of a scary adult figure. Well that’s a little bit about me.