EDUCATION FEATURE
Adventist Education
A Way of Life
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s I take on this new role in education and reflect on my life, I realize I have had a connection to Adventist education for as long as I can remember. From the very beginning, as early as kindergarten Sabbath School classes, Adventist education was reflected in everything that was me. Being fortunate enough to have had the experience of attending an Adventist school from kindergarten through grade
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twelve, my morals and values were guided and directed by my family, church, and school. Together, those three pillars of support have been instrumental in helping shape my worldview and creating in me a passion for education—a passion that encompasses all aspects of my life. When I was entering the ninth grade, I was curious to explore life outside of Adventist education. My mother was a strong woman and firmly believed in
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practical child guidance. However, although she was a great supporter of Adventist education, she agreed, after much pleading, to allow me to attend the local public school. It was a beautiful school! I could take any classes I wanted, be on the sports team of my choice, and have access to all the extracurricular activities one could imagine. The sports field and gymnasium were some of the best in the community. I lived just a few
