There are many teachers that have made an impact on my life. One teacher who I have in mind is my 9th grade English teacher, Mr. Besler. I was a rather shy, reserved student in high school however he helped me discover my voice through the art of writing. Everyday my class had an assigned writing prompt where we would provide our response to a discussion question. Mr. Besler commented on our responses. I felt liberated that I could provide my own thoughts and beliefs without being influenced by others opinions. His class helped me gain confidence in my writing abilities throughout high school and into college. 

I am currently pursuing a Masters of Information with a specialization in Archiving and Preservation at Rutgers University. I am currently volunteering at the New Jersey State Archives where I am organizing 19th century documents from East and West Jersey proprietors. My plans for the future include working in a museum, library, or archival institution where I would archive and digitize documents to provide greater public access.