About Me!

     

       My name is Ashley White and I am majoring in Liberal Studies and I am working towards being bilingual in American Sign Language as well. I have a Great Dane named Danger. I am 22 years old and work full time. I grew up in San Diego County in a small town called Jamul. I went to preschool all the way till high school with the same kids. My sophomore year of high school my family moved to Rancho Penasquitos and I attend West View High School for that year but my family missed Jamul so much that we moved back a year later and I finished high school in Jamul at Steele Canyon High. I however, wanted to be back in civilization so after I graduated I moved back to Rancho Penasquitos and attended Mira Costa College. After getting my A.A. degree I came to Cal State and I am graduating in May. 

       On the technology continuum I feel that I am in the middle for technology. I know my way around many different programs but I am really looking forward to taking this class and learning even more. I think that everyone should know how to use technology and because I want to be a teacher I want to incorporate many different types of learning such as media based and other types that will teach the children not only how to use technology but how to enjoy and learn from their experiences as well.

College of Education Mission Statement: 

The mission of the College of Education community is to collaboratively transform public education by preparing thoughtful educators and advancing professional practices. We are committed to diversity, educational equity, and social justice, exemplified through reflective teaching, life-long learning, innovative research, and ongoing service. Our practices demonstrate a commitment to student-centered education, diversity, collaboration, professionalism, and shared governance.

(Adopted by the COE Governance Community October, 1997)

       Personally this is the first time I ever read the CSUSM mission statement. I wanted to go to this school because I knew it had a good teaching program and also that it was a newer and smaller school compared to other schools in San Diego. When looking at the mission statement I feel that “transform public education by preparing thoughtful educators and advancing professional practices” is a true statement. The majority of the professors that I have had at CSUSM have gone out of their way to help and even take the time to not only learn my name but my interests and give me guidance for my future. Even the staff here is always willing to help and lend a hand as long as you as a student are willing to try your best.