"We Rise by Lifting Others"
Hello! I am Santana Schneider. I grew up on a farm near Harvey, ND with my two brothers, two sisters, two parents, and two dogs. I love spending my time being active and engaging with others. I do not like wearing matching socks because my brother, who was born with Down syndrome, taught me the beauty of standing out. I am an Early Childhood, Elementary, and Special Education major here at the University of Mary. Why did I choose education?
Every morning we wake up to a choice of what we are going to do with the rest of our lives. Are we going to let it idle by while focusing on ourselves or are we going to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others? I want to make a difference and do so by becoming a teacher. I live by the quote above because I want to spend the rest of my life lifting those who have lifted me. If I can make a difference in the life of a child I know I have fulfilled my purpose.
Every morning we wake up to a choice of what we are going to do with the rest of our lives. Are we going to let it idle by while focusing on ourselves or are we going to reach out and make a difference in the lives of others? I want to make a difference and do so by becoming a teacher. I live by the quote above because I want to spend the rest of my life lifting those who have lifted me. If I can make a difference in the life of a child I know I have fulfilled my purpose.