Teeka Waters
EDU 692 Introduction
All about Me...
Gender: Female
Age: 32 on October 16th
Neighborhood community: Rural
Socioeconomic status: Middle Class
Physical or mental disabilities that challenge daily activities: High Blood Pressure
Education level: BA in Sociology
Family structures: I have 5 sisters and 3 brothers. I am the baby.
Political affiliations: N/A
Religious affiliations: Baptist- I was raised in the church. My dad is a pastor.
Type(s) of schools attended: Public
Ethnic/racial background: African American
Nationality; American
Country (or countries) identified as a places of ancestral origin: Africa
Language(s) spoken at home: English
Summarize the type of environment in which you were raised. Include information about where you were raised and the type of family structure that surrounded you. Feel free to include any other information that defines your cultural upbringing.
Sky's The Limit
I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me.
Describe in detail the type of schooling you received, from pre-kindergarten through undergraduate work.
Describe any unique talents, interests or hobbies that contribute to the manner in which you see and experience the world.
My outlet was writing. I love writing poetry, and short stories. I have even considered getting some of my work published. I could sit down for thirty minutes and write a poem and win first place in an oratorical contest. I still love writing but teaching has been a passion since I was young.
Can you think of one piece of advice that has been handed down through your family that reflects values held by your ancestors?
My dad has always told me that my education is the one thing that no one can take away from me. He has always been my biggest supporter.