Personal Statement- Stephanie Olivera
Growing up I was always the odd one in our family. When my parents started having children, they did not plan us very well. I am 5 years younger than my older brother, 4 years younger than my sister and 8 years older than my younger brother. I was the child that did not have anyone to "play" with, and I grew accustomed to being alone. However, as the years went on I learned to become a more sophisticated person all thanks to a student-led organiztion.
When I started preschool, the first real interaction I had with other children my age, made me shutdown. I would barely talked at school, my teachers started worrying of me. The school talked to my parents, asking if there had been anything traumatic that had happened
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He loved it so much he got my sister involved as well. They were always going on adventures with FFA, it seemed like a fun adventure. When I began high school, my sister pushed me to join, saying it was life changing. I wanted a change in my life so I decided to join the National FFA Organization, and it was the best decision I have ever made thus far. I remember walking into the agricultural complex and thinking I do not belong here. Nevertheless all of those people took me in and helped me grow as a person.
FFA taught me many traits, how to be able talk on my feet, how to judge livestock and give oral reasons for them, but most importantly it taught me how to be a leader. Who would have thought that quiet, shy me would be able to become a leader in high school? Trust me, I did not think so. However, here I am thirteen years later, Sentinel two years in a row, Vice President one year of our local chapter and Washington FFA District VII Secretary two infrequent years. The people of FFA inspire me to become better everyday and try new things because I will never know if I am good at it unless I
Similar to other immigrants my family history is somewhat compelling. Starting with my grandfather who was exiled out of Egypt in 1959 primarily as a result of the "decolonization process and the rise of Egyptian nationalism”, my immediate family and I also left France in 2004 as a result of rising tension against Jews. The migration of my grandparents and parents, from a young age, cultivated a sense of determination in me to overcome obstacles. Arriving in Miami at age 5, I had to learned my third language, English, in order to attend school. I was determined to and successfully lost my accent and got tested into the gifted program after a year of school.
I am looking for more than just academics at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During my four years at Northwood High School, I became involved in numerous academic and extracurricular activities. As a result, I have been recognized and honored for achievements both inside and outside of school. I realize that titles and academic achievements are limited, but some of the impact I have on my community and other people’s lives is what really matters. Therefore, I plan to continue my active involvement in extracurricular activities while I am a college student.
My FFA membership has taught me more than I ever thought it would. When I first came back to YPS I was in eighth grade. This meant I was a Greenhand. Although Greenhands are supposed to be Freshmen, they were seventh and eighth graders here. I didn’t know what to expect.
Area FFA Officer Essay There are several reasons why I want to be an Area 15 FFA officer. The principal reason that I want to be an officer is for the learning experience that it will provide. Along with learning various new objectives, being an area officer will help me develop and better some of the leadership skills that I already have. Not only would being an area officer provide personal benefit, I could use the skills and knowledge that I gain to help benefit my chapter. Being an Area 15 FFA officer will teach me several new things about the FFA and leadership skills that I don’t know already.
Have you ever been a part of something that made you feel special and accepted? Did you look forward to going to meetings to see what your next fun adventure with the group would be? You may not realize it at the time, but these groups or clubs are teaching you a variety of skills and lessons, that you’ll continue to use throughout your life. I believe that the FFA organization is the best group to be a part of. Not only do you learn so many helpful skills, but it goes above and beyond teaching the agricultural ways of our country through contests, social events, and even giving awards and scholarships!
When I first did the vet science CDE, I was pretty set that I wanted to be a veterinarian, but by doing the contest I was able to learn more about the job, and that it just wasn't the career for me. So I started looking into other careers, discovered wildlife ecology, and began to particpate in events and take courses that would prepare me for said career. I tried out entomology judging, and really developed a passion for insects by competing- an interest I would not have known if not for the FFA. I feel that some of the major attributes that I can apply later in life, have come through my
My goal as a state officer will be to bring our team together to set a plan to promote FFA and agriculture to those we will be teaching in chapter visits. Our team will try to find out about different associations within schools and reach out to them to see how we can intermingle all the different clubs and connect how their personal interests in those clubs can be innovative in agriculture. I think this will be a great deal of advocacy for all clubs and schools as we bring together diversity and knowledge to share about our passions for what we
I have been involved with FFA all four years of high school. I was the chapter historian my sophomore year. I have competed in many agriculture-related competitions: opening and closing ceremonies, agriscience fair, and soil and land judging. In opening and closing ceremonies, I learned how to conduct a proper FFA meeting. When I competed in the state agriscience fair, I studied the effect of different grass seeds on food plots.
It was really hard for mea t first because it was something knew to me but I started getting the hang of it and I started having fun learning about what they do in this program and how they contribute to their community. Although sometimes it would get tough everything they did had a purpose. The yelling, the physical training, and the tests.
“FFA makes a positive difference in the lives of students by developing their potential for premier leadership, personal growth and career success through agricultural education.” These words from the FFA motto, is what this great program is all about. I have been involved with this great organization ever since I was in 7th grade and since then, FFA has made a positive impact on my life. FFA stands for “Future Farmers of America”, it is for students that want to be involved in agriculture, and leadership. This great organization is based on agricultural education that provides life-changing experiences for its members.
After seven years in management, I am excited for my next challenge to serve as District Manager of a level one district office. I am currently serving in a permanent position as a Group Supervisor in the Louisville, KY Office of Disability Adjudication and Review (ODAR). However, all of my management career prior to March, 2016 has been within Operations. I have been blessed a diverse background serving in a variety of management positions over the last seven years. I began my career with SSA in February, 2005 as a bilingual Generalist Claims Representative.
As a little girl my dad would always ask me what I wanted to be when I grew up. The most obvious answer would be a princess that was before I started to like teaching. As of today I would like to become a teacher because I have always had a love for teaching. Not only is being a teacher all about teaching but to help others and motivate them to do better in school and actually enjoy learning. I live in Desert Hot Springs a small town which means climate is either hot or very hot.
I personally believe that a big part of the mission for many high schools across the country is to help guide the students with what they want to do with their life. Students are at the point in their life where they are picking a career and possibly a college. I want to be there to help students figure out what they want to do and how to accomplish those goals. The students in high school are starting to be independent people and I think it is part of our job to help them prepare for their future endeavors; whether it be continuing their education or attaining a job upon graduation, and to encourage them and be a support system along the way.
I believe that I should win this scholarship because my education is essential to me. I want to be able to focus on my path to success without having to worry about my college debt. In college, I would like to major in Foreign Language and Literature because I am interested in the many cultures and languages that are spoken globally. Participating in a study abroad program would allow me to personally see and experience the cultures and people of this world. I am also a member of a mentorship program at my school by the name of Alpha Esquire.
Dear Parents, Staff, Students and Stakeholders, It is with great pleasure and excitement that I get to become a member of the Crestview Elementary community. I am humbled to have the chance to be a part of the leadership team at a school with such a rich tradition that has produced so many exceptional students. As the newly appointed Assistant Principal, I have had the pleasure to meet many parents, teachers and students. From these conversations, it is evident there is a shared partnership between all stakeholders to provide the best possible academic experience for our students. I look forward to developing these relationships and working with teachers and staff to provide an outstanding educational experience for our children.