Meet Savannah
What does this scholarship award mean to you?
This scholarship means a lot to me because I have worked all summer teaching at a montessori school and being a cashier at a restaurant to help pay for my master's. Money adds up really fast in college.
This scholarship means a lot to me because I have worked all summer teaching at a montessori school and being a cashier at a restaurant to help pay for my master's. Money adds up really fast in college.
Why did you choose to attend the University of Mississippi?
I chose to attend the University of Mississippi to further my education in elementary education. I wanted to continue at the university because I love the environment, the friends I have made, and the professors.
I chose to attend the University of Mississippi to further my education in elementary education. I wanted to continue at the university because I love the environment, the friends I have made, and the professors.
Tell us about a favorite memory, professor, and/or academic course during your time at the School of Education:
My favorite memory was when Dr. Lane Gauthier showed up outside of Guyton to watch me take my band pictures. After my pictures, he came up and wanted to take a picture with me to put in his office. It just showed how much the professors at the University of Mississippi care for their students. It really meant a lot, and that is the kind of teacher I want to be for my own students.
My favorite memory was when Dr. Lane Gauthier showed up outside of Guyton to watch me take my band pictures. After my pictures, he came up and wanted to take a picture with me to put in his office. It just showed how much the professors at the University of Mississippi care for their students. It really meant a lot, and that is the kind of teacher I want to be for my own students.
What inspired you to pursue a degree at the School of Education?
It was close to home, and I have always been an Ole Miss fan. I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was little so it just made sense to save money going close to home.
It was close to home, and I have always been an Ole Miss fan. I have always wanted to be a teacher since I was little so it just made sense to save money going close to home.
Tell us about your community involvements and/or hobbies:
I was a transfer from Northwest Mississippi Community College. I have been in band all four years of college, including the Pride of the South. I was a Luckyday Scholar for two years and a Chancellor’s Leadership Scholar for one year.
I was a transfer from Northwest Mississippi Community College. I have been in band all four years of college, including the Pride of the South. I was a Luckyday Scholar for two years and a Chancellor’s Leadership Scholar for one year.
What do you plan to do after graduation?
After graduation, I plan to find a 2nd grade teaching position in Mississippi.
After graduation, I plan to find a 2nd grade teaching position in Mississippi.