My name is Melanie Molnar, but I go by Mel. I am currently student teaching in Raleigh, NC at Fox Road Elementary School in the second grade. I decided to return home to do my student teaching so that I would be able to learn Wake Counties procedures and get my "foot" in the door because it is ultimately the county where I would like to reside and teach in.
I first knew that I wanted to be a teacher in the first grade because I absolutely loved my teachers and wanted to be just like them. While growing up, I have had a passion for working with children and I have always loved knowing that I make a difference in a child's life. For a while I had contemplated becoming a Nurse, but after being a camp counselor at Camp Kanata, I knew that my calling was with children and their education.
I chose to participate in the International Student Teaching program because of the experience of teaching a different culture of people and how I can bring their culture into my teaching back here in the United States. Aside from the wonderful opportunity to travel the world, I thought it would be beneficial for my growing as a person.
I expect to be fully immersed into the culture of Costa Rica, and I expect to absolutely love it. I hope to be able to make a difference in the children's lives and learn as much about their way of living and their city of Nicoya. I am eager to leave and I cannot wait to begin learning!!