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Welcome to my EDT 3010 Portfolio  Field: **Middle/ High School History** Teacher Preparation Program: **Metropolitan State College Of Denver** Anticipated Date of Graduation: **Spring 2012**

**My name is Dixie Hedenkamp. I am 23 years old and a student at Metro State. I was born in Overland Park Kansas, but have lived in Colorado most of my life. I graduated from Grandview High School in 2006.** **I have had my fair share of good and bad teachers throughout my years, this is why I decided to become a teacher. It is so important for teachers to be good role models for students. Those who can, do - those who can’t, teach, - No more false words have been spoken. Teaching is so much more than reading, writing and math. Teaching requires someone who can inspire thinking. Teachers have a responsibility to prepare students to be productive and contributing members of the community. To inspire action, to inspire thought. To make students think beyond their perceived limitations whether it be demographic, economic, academic, physical or social; to instill a passion that drives the student to think about where they fit into the world and the impact they can make.**