User:Eloma001

About Me

My name is Ebony Lomax. I am an 18 year old sophmore currently studying Elmentary Education PK-6. I was born a navy child so I have lived in many places. I began my life journey in a hospital in Flordia. When I was 1 1/2 I moved to California and lived in San Diego for 8 years. After that I lived collectively in Virginia and Maryland until I graduated from Hickory High School in Cheaspeake Va in 2007. Throughout my life I have engaged in many extracurricular activities such as ballet, tap, jazz, iceskating and played the flute for over 8 years.

I stay busy between 2 jobs and plenty of school.I currently work at the Child Development Center on campus and Olive Garden. Going to the CDC is the sunlight of my day. I work in the infant room and find everyday of work rewarding. Children are special and you learn something new from them everyday. Also my senior year of high school I had the oppourtunity to work as an ED intern at an elementary school. This experience sealed the deal and convinced me that teaching was for me. At this internship I gained a lot of experience, knowledge, and insight into the teaching career. Also I meet many mentors who not only inspired me to teach but also convinced me to pursue the 5-year master program through Old Dominon University.

Philosophy of Education

Ever since I was young enough to imagine I would play school. Not only would I have my chalkboard and papers, but I created my own lesson plans, gradebook, and even report cards. Being a teacher has always been my dream. To me education is priceless and I believe the younger your learners are the more oppourtunities you have to instill knowledge. I have always wanted to work with younger children because I believe that building a strong foundation will prepare these children for the real world. I want to inspire children to learn and to be excited about coming to school. If as a teacher I can create a positive learning enviornment early on, as my students progress in their education they will have the right tools to be succesful in their continuing education.