Before and during college, I worked at a preschool academy for two years helping children learn the basics of socializing with other children of the same age, as well as lay the groundwork for basic reading, writing, and even math skills. When the COVID-19 pandemic struck, I then switched to tutoring at home for students who needed more help than what virtual learning could provide. Finally graduating from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in December 2021, I began my career at Frye Elementary in the 2022/2023 school year teaching third grade.