TEACH Impact Story: Catherine

The TEACH Scholarship has done so much for me, opening my mind to new things. By being able to go to school and to gain the knowledge I need to become a better teacher, not just for myself but for the children that are in my care. And to pass on the knowledge that I have learned with others, and watch them grow and keep passing it on it’s a never ending story. With the scholarship being available to me, to explore and build relationships with other people in the same field.

My next educational goal will be completing my associates degree in early childhood and with the TEACH Scholarship I can reach this goal. It has made so many things possible for me I will be the first in my family to have a degree, as I am the first in my family to attend and complete college. Back then there wasn’t anything like this when my mom was young there was nothing like the TEACH Scholarship around to make it possible for people to go to school. When my mom looks at me she tells me she is very proud of me for reaching my goals no matter what and with the TEACH Scholarship it’s like having a second chance to succeed and achieve your dreams and goals. Being a single mother of 4 the scholarship gives me the opportunity to make a better life for me and my family.

– Catherine, TEACH Scholar