MaLinda L.

From the time I was a little girl I knew I wanted to be a teacher. I paid very close attention to the teaching styles of my teachers and realized that the most effective teachers were the ones who brought their own experiences to the class and their lessons. With this in mind, I knew I wasn't ready to enter the classroom when I graduated from college. I followed my dream to serve my country and joined the Air Force. I served for four years in the intelligence field, and had a special duty assign…