Personal Statement:
As a lifelong learner and teacher, I have always dreamed of providing quality education for reforming the conventional teaching ideology. Eleven years ago, as a young teacher, my initial journey in education began. During my interview, I was asked about my life goals. The question surprised me, but my answer still resonates with me today. I replied that I wanted to learn more. The more I learned, the more I felt the need to learn more.
Living in a country full of economic challenges, volunteering your free time for no financial gain is not very common, Yet, I felt that I needed the teaching experience more than the extra money. The experience that I have received through volunteering has taught me more than only a paying job could.
I have had the privilege of teaching in my cities top schools over the past ten years. My current position at Herat University has been challenging because of my lack of a graduate degree. I believe that I would benefit from a program that cancould provide three key elements: experienced teachers from whom I can learn to apply the knowledge gained through curricular and extra-curricular activities, an open and free environment for expressing thoughts, and an encouraging environment where others are inspired to become successful leaders in their community and world.
Having completed my B.A in public administration in 2014, I have seen the value of my degree but also the need to learn so much more. I desire to be a difference maker.