Becki+Farquhar

Hello! I'm Becki! I was born in Rockford, Michigan. However, my family moved to the Lansing area before my first birthday. I attended Grand Ledge Public Schools from kindergarten through twelfth grade. After receiving my High School Diploma form Grand Ledge Public Schools I began my undergraduate studies at Michigan State University. I'm currently in my fifth year at MSU for a degree in Secondary Education with a major in History and a minor in Geography.
 * About Me*

Besides focusing on my studies at MSU I have a variety of personal interest which I find significantly important to my life. My family is the most important thing to me. I have a very supportive and loving family. My father, John has been always encouraging in my dreams, goals and education. My mother, Cheryl is very nurturing and always finds a way to see the best in life even in the worst situations. My older sister Kara, graduated from Northern Michigan University and now teaches K-3 special education in the upper peninsula. Kara has always been a great role model in my life. Her love and patience with her students and seeing the positive impact she has on their lives has provide an example for me that teaching will be a challenge but the rewards of teaching are worth the challenge. My younger sister Chelsea, currently is an undergraduate student at Northern Michigan University. She runs Cross Country and Track for Northern and is studying nursing. Chelsea is very intelligent and a genuine caring person. Although she is my younger sister I find her an awesome role model as well.



I love history; especially American history! My passion and interest in history I feel mostly developed from my father sharing his own love of learning and exploring of history with my sisters and me. Growing up my family often took summer vacations and on every trip my dad found some way to incorporate a little history. Whether it be learning about the events of the American Revolution while exploring The Freedom Trail in Boston, MA, learning about the battlefields of the Civil War while taking a hike down Bloody Lane in Maryland on the east coast of the country or learning about the lives and experiences of those who lived and worked on the plantations of the south while taking a tour of the Laura Plantation in Louisiana. I want to share my own excitement for history and hope that my students can experience the same desire to learn about history as I do.

Another one of my more expensive interest is traveling. I love exploring new places, experience new cultures and learning about the lifestyles and the traditions of others. My favorite place I have visited so far is Ireland. Also, for half of this last summer I lived on the east coast in Milford, Connecticut. While on the east coast, I visited New York City, attended a Boston Red Sox baseball game, visited the campus of Yale University, participated in sailing race and much more! This summer I also drove from East Lansing, MI to Colorado! While in Colorado I was able to experience a different lifestyle than those on the east coast of the U.S. I went on many hiking trails, saw the Rocky Mountains, went to a concert at Red Rocks Amphitheater and much more!



From both my parents being very physically active and healthy, I grew up also enjoying having a very active and healthy lifestyle. I grew up participating in a variety of sports and while in high school I focused on soccer and cheerleading. Although I never was a much of a runner, the rest of my family was. With my two sisters running in high school and college, and both my parents often training for half marathons and marathons eventually I too would be another "Farquhar runner" :) . On October 10, 2010 I ran the Chicago Marathon, which was a great achievement in my life!

I'm extremely excited to be pursing a career in education! I'm very energetic and passionate about becoming a teacher! I strongly believe in using a variety of methods to educate students. I can not wait to use my energy and creativity in the classroom to help students!

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