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I am Stefanie Wright and I grew up in the rural community of Beloit, KS. My community has great small town values and I have carried those values of faith, trust, respect, and integrity with me throughout my life. I graduated from Beloit Junior Senior High School with a class of approximately 60 students. I am married, and my husband Matt is also a student at K-State. I started out my college career at K-State as a Kinesiology student. I spent three summers volunteering at a camp for kids with Muscular Dystrophy and that led me to change my career path to the field of education. I learned so much from the campers at MDA camp about being there for them, and that experience influenced my understanding that teaching is all about the kids.
I really enjoy life and Earth science. As a result, I chose science as my area of concentration and plan to receive a middle school endorsement in science. I am considering a master’s degree in academic advising because I enjoy working with college age students.
Currently, I am working on campus in the Computing and Information Sciences office. This is a wonderful opportunity because I work and interact with many people from many different cultures. I strongly believe this experience will help prepare me for work in a diverse classroom. I have also had two opportunities to travel to Mexico. I was privileged to go on a Mission Trip to Chihuahua, Mexico my senior year of high school. This great experience immersed me in the local culture. I also traveled to Puerto Vallarta, Mexico this past summer on a vacation. Both trips to Mexico have taught me so much about embracing different cultures. I am excited to be in the classroom and apply the knowledge I have gained and make an impact on students’ attitudes about learning.

First Boyfriend

When I answered the phone that afternoon, I didn’t know I was going to make a decision that would change my life. “Hello,” I said. “Hi, this is Matthew.” He got straight to the point, “so, I hear you like me.” I was completely surprised by his blunt statement. “Yes,” I replied. The next question, “so, you want to go out?” was a question that with my simple “yes” answer led to my first boyfriend. On Saturday July 14, 2007 I married my first boyfriend and he became my husband.