MEGAN BOOKA little about me

ME… I am a sophomore at the University of

South Dakota, obtaining my bachelors degree in Elementary Education with Early Childhood and a Minor in Spanish Education.

Being around children makes me happier than anything else in the world.

I believe that family truly is everything, without them I would be nowhere.

MY FAVORITE THINGS… My 3 nephews and 1 niece. Playing the piano. Singing with my sister. The smell of pine trees on a cool

summer evening, in the Black Hills. Spending time with my family and

friends. Taking silly pictures. Laughing until my cheeks are in a

permanent smile!

PROFESSIONAL GOALS… To become a professional, “highly

qualified” teacher.

To be a fluent Spanish speaker.

To start a creative program in a school to encourage children to read.

IN 10 YEARS I HOPE TO… Start a family.

Leave the country more than 3 times, to visit unique and educational places.

Have a steady job in a district where I can begin to develop my career to become a highly respected teacher.

THE BOOK FAMILY…

Back row: My oldest brother Jason and my brother Brad.

Middle row: Me, my nephew Braxton, older sister Deb, and my Mom.

Front row: My sister-in-law Suzanne, niece Kyra, Nephews Bentley and Kaelan, and sister-in-law Dalila.

My family is one of the most important aspects of my life. We have been through a lot together and I love them ALL very much!

YOU’RE MY BEST FRIEND…

Karli and I graduated from the Irene-Wakonda, a year apart. We have known each other since we were in Junior High, but some how didn’t discover we were destined to be best friends until my Senior year of high school. Completely unfortunate that it took so long for us to find each other, but nonetheless, no one else could do her job! We have endless amounts of jokes and laugh continuously when we’re together. Truly the perfect combo!

MY FAVORITE QUOTES… A good laugh overcomes more difficulties

and dissipates more dark clouds than any other one thing."~ Laura Ingalls Wilder~

"If you don't like something change it. If you can't change it, change your attitude. Don't complain."~Maya Angelou

**These are just a few words that I choose to live my life by.**