Natasha Symons

I chose Northern Michigan University because I had been told they had one of the best Elementary Education programs in Michigan!

I decided on Elementary Education because I knew I had a passion for teaching, starting as early as my freshman year of high-school. Teaching makes me feel like I am helping the future of students, one step at a time. I want to change the teaching game and create a classroom full of love, learning, and education in a way that contributes to all children.

I have gotten many opportunities to explore my major through multiple jobs teaching pre-k and kids anywhere from 2 months to 10 years of age. Ive also had the wonderful opportunity to get to observe classrooms in the area to really further my love for education through NMU!

Definitely teaching pre-k was one of the most rewarding experiences I have had. I really got a kick start into teaching and have felt rewarded in so many ways. Getting to teach children and then truly understand through different modes of teaching has been the greatest gift to see.

To me, it means that education is something that truly matters up here in the up. Northern does its best to accommodate to all it’s students and that’s exactly the kind of environment I want to be involved in. It’s means having a wonderful place to learn and explore, be apart of a loving community who wants you to achieve your dreams, no matter what they may be.

I would definitely say go for it, you will make so many friends here at Northern. Not to mention that the professors are absolutely amazing and everyone wants you to succeed.

It’s been such a wonderful experience and I’m happy to have 3 semesters left of school!