HEB ISD School & Family Magazine Winter 2017-18 | Page 33

Nate Alexander 12 grader at L.D. Bell High School th Kalina Heimuli 12 grader at Trinity High School th Nice, athletic, smart, and academically-inclined. Hard-working, passionate, generous, and trustworthy. Mr. Wooley, my AP World History teacher because he teaches like a college professor. I am an auditory learner so his style has been great for me. Our school counselors Mrs. Allen and Mrs. Quintana because they keep us on track for college and they help all students no matter what. They are very close with both the students and their parents. I want to be a surgeon because I have always really enjoyed Biology and I think it would be a great way to help others. I want to study Kinesiology and become a physical trainer or a chiropractor so that I can help others and teach people how to take care of their bodies. I think each level of education is a stepping stone to prepare us for what comes next in life. My mother. She reinforces my morals and values every day and I’m grateful because I know not everyone has that kind of support and empathy. It serves as a foundation for interacting with all different kinds of people and it sets us up for the real world. Education helps us to figure out our learning style and our academic strengths we will use for the rest of our lives. My family because they have very high standards and expectations and push me to do better. I am the oldest child and also the oldest grandchild so I have learned a lot about how to be a good leader through my family dynamic. 31