Autobiography Script

     Hi, my name is Gabrielle June Haynes and I was born on December 6^th, 1992 on Lakenheath Air Force Base in England. Because my name is kind of a mouthful for some people, I usually just go by Gabby.  I am the daughter of Brian and Christine Haynes, and I have an older brother, Sebastian, and a younger brother, Nathaniel. If at this point, you’re wondering why I don’t have a British accent, it’s because when I was just six years old, our family moved to San Angelo, Texas. The move was hard, but we learned to adjust.

     Three words to describe me would be quiet, hardworking, and happy.  I have always been quite a shy girl until you get to know me -- then I break out of my shell and no one can shut me up! I am very hardworking in all that I do. I strive to be the best in everything I sign up for, and I am never satisfied with the average. No matter what, I always try to keep a smile on my face because my family taught me that it's important to always look on the bright side of life-- you never know how much your smile may affect someone.

     My family are my biggest motivation because no matter what, they are always there to support my decisions. As a young girl, I always wanted to be just like my brothers-- I even went to their Boy Scout meetings and events. This started to change as I entered elementary school. I attended Glenmore Elementary and was heavily involved in cheerleading, Girl Scouts, and swimming. From 5^th through 7^th grade I was a member of the San Angelo Stampede junior dance team. I discontinued cheerleading and dancing after middle school, though, because I knew swimming was what I would rather be doing. When it was time for me to begin high school, I continued my love of swimming on the Varsity swim team for all four years, and along with three of my other teammates, got to compete in the state swim meet my senior year. I also continued with Girl Scouts, and in 2011, I received my Gold Award, which is the highest award any Girl Scout can get. I graduated from Central High School in 2011, and received many scholarships that enable me to attend Angelo State University.
    
     I decided to pursue a degree in Early Childhood Education because I love being around children and watching them learn. For the past five years, I have helped coach an elementary aged swim team and made my own business teaching private swimming lessons in the summer. Although I always thought I wanted to teach around the fourth grade, I now plan to teach either Kindergarten or P.E.. Even though I am getting my degree in education in Texas, I am still deciding whether I want to move to a foreign country such as England or France and teach there. No matter where I end up, I know I will be happy because I will be doing what I love.

Reflection #1: Introduction

My name is Gabrielle Haynes, but I prefer to go by Gabby. I was born on Lakenheath Air Force Base in England and lived there until i was six years old. I then moved to San Angelo, Texas and have lived here ever since. I am an Early Childhood Education (EC-6 Generalist) Major.
My Skype name is gabby.haynes
I decided to attend ASU because I live in San Angelo already and it had the degree plan I wanted.
I want to become a teacher because I love working with children and watching how smart they are and how quickly they learn.
From this course, I want to learn how to better use technology to help me in the classroom. Usually if I can't figure out something on the computer, I just give up, so I'm hoping this class will teach me the necessary and basic skills I will need as a teacher.

Technology has grown rapidly since I was in elementary school. I can remember going to my grandma's house as a young girl and using her computer, which wasn't even in color yet. In elementary school, we used them either for reading tests or learning to type. Eventually I got my own computer at home and then a laptop as the years went on. It amazes me how fast technology changes.
Aside from children, my other love is animals. I currently have six: 4 dogs and 2 cats. I treat them like my children and am absolutely devastated when anything happens to them.

 I have a puppy named Bella who is basically my baby, since I don't have any children yet, along with three other dogs and two cats.

My name is Gabrielle Haynes, but I prefer to go by Gabby. I was born on Lakenheath Air Force Base in England and lived there until i was six years old. I then moved to San Angelo, Texas and have lived here ever since. I am an Early Childhood Education (EC-6 Generalist) Major, and although I have always planned on being an elementary classroom teacher, I am now debating whether I would rather teach gym. I currently help coach the local after school swim program for elementary aged children during the school year and have my own sort of business going teaching private/group swim lessons during the summer. I have done so for five years now and it is truly a passion of mine. I know that whatever career I decide to persue will have to do with children.