A Thank You Letter To AP Government Teacher

I have garnered much respect for public policy now than when I first began the class and that has come from the depictions of how Martin Luther King used the Civil Rights Movement to further develop policy for the passage of the Voting Rights Act. Along with the groundwork that was required during my volunteer service showed the heavy lifting involved on the ground floor of any service project. In total service requires much passion and ability to affect policy whether in a small community or nationwide and it was a fun experience to see and learn from the man that excelled in both aspects of being a man of

I’ve dedicated Tuesdays and Fridays to mentoring 9th-graders about making their high school experience easier. My brother’s compassion leads me to mentor another class of special needs students. My passion for giving back to the less fortunate has led me to be a spokeswoman for the "Promise of Gwinnett" campaign and to speak in front of the GA Board of Education about my experiences with education. I made connections and strengthened my relationships with the underappreciated cafeteria staff and custodians through the Chick-Fil-A Leader Academy (CLA) as we threw them a celebration for their service. Every day I’ve been selling candy for CLA to raise money for a scholarship for those in need of financial aid. But my biggest success that triumphs in my heart is my dedication to Holiday

In January, 2016, I participated in the James Madison Legacy Project. Little did I know it would alter the way that I would then teach my 8th grade curriculum. It was something that I was not sure I could do, it was something I was not sure I wanted to do, but it was something that I felt I must do and for that I am extremely grateful. I am grateful to have participated in the James Madison Legacy Project not only for what it has done for me in the classroom, but for my students who just completed their First Congressional hearings.

These metaphors describe the way that federal, state, and local governments share responsibilities and divide roles. The terms layer cake was used to describe a closed system where all three of the levels of government, federal, state, and local, were all separate from each other (Cronkhite, 2013). Each level was viewed as being separate and disconnected from the other two levels where each system acted as closed system (Cronkhite, 2013). This system also was called dual federalism (AP, n.d.). Under the layer cake description of government each level is seen to have control over certain areas. The layer cake form is characterized by view that the Constitution gives the federal government power over national defense and foreign policy and

As an Autistic Behavior Therapist Trainee, I am constantly teaching Makena, the girl with Autism, life skills and hope that one day they will stick with her. Each day at work I interact with Makena and am able to see the progress she has made. One day in November, I arrived at work and started the therapy with Makena. To my surprise, she acknowledged me and said "Hi Ashley" without any prompting! Knowing that I was able to successfully teach Makena a new, seemingly insignificant, life skill, made me so proud of her. The feeling of successfully teaching is

This connects with the point, “Involve students and parents in setting academic goals and celebrating accomplishments”, because my parents and I had the opportunity to celebrate the fact that I am going to college next year and that I have complete a chapter in my life. They helped me improve my final draft of my essay, and writing that letter back to Mrs. Nelson made them seem they made a difference in my education. I am very thankful for having a teacher that not only cares about my education but connects our parents with us, in terms of

In an unexpected turn of events, President George Cooper and the Hon. Peter Bryson have offered to pay what I cannot in order for me to attend the Florence course this May. While I am verily certain that the trip is full, they insisted that I inquire anyways. If there is a wait list or the possibility of a spot opening up, please let me know and I will fill out any needed paperwork, as quickly as possible.

College athletics is a big time money maker for universities. Universities sell memorabilia, tickets to games, and great tailgating gear. The games are also aired on television were millions of people watch. Universities bring in tons of revenue every year, but where does it go? Not to the stars of the show. Athletes work hard to make their schools proud, but work so hard on their athletic skills; they have no time to actually work for extra money. Because college athletes have no time to support themselves, the school they attend should provide additional funding.

Life is full of little meaningful events and experiences, they go so unnoticed that we don't realize they can change our lives forever. Sometimes those little moments can mean so much more than what they seem. One way an experience can develop into something meaningful is when you can express it in a way to help others. This experience for me was when I won SGA Vice President. Being Vice President today is a challenge and a blessing. As SGA Vice-president I am responsible for the activities of the entire school. When I accepted the position of Vice President my abilities were tested to the fullest, this leadership role forced more responsibilities such as public speaking, calling meetings, and developing strategies under difficult circumstances. For instance,

I couldn’t have done it without them. They were there in my best times and my worst, and they never stopped believing.

One way I served the community through the National Honor Society program this year is when our chapter held the Veteran’s Day Program in my school’s auditorium. The first way helped out was to hand out programs to everyone who came in the door. While greeting many veterans, it felt good to shake their hand and welcome them inside. Thanking them for their service seemed minuscule compared to how they should be treated everyday for serving our country. After welcoming everyone inside, we began the program. We had several speakers come to the podium and say kind words to our Veterans. Eventually it was my turn to speak. While I read to the crowd, I looked up to see several Veterans with a smile on their face. They felt delighted to have young

I also benefitted greatly from the classroom activities such as the Tulsa Riot activity, the Titanic hypotheses, Tino’s interview, and many more. These acitivties made me realize that while history may be in the past, understanding it and knowing it really changes how you are in the present. The Tulsa Riot really taught me that just because it’s in the past does not mean that it’s no longer relevant, and to say that it’s not relevant is to say that the pain and suffering they went through is not relevant, and that is definitely NOT true. Tino’s interview also made me realize that I’ve been looking at the world through rose-tinted glass. Because I’m not on the battlefield myself and instead, I’m sitting comfortably in my own home, I didn’t think

I guess I'm grateful for Hanna. I have other pretty close friends, but Hanna has been the only truly constant friend, since she's in the same grade as me. I'm still grateful for my other friends, even though I don't have many, but I have to pick just one for this. Hanna has helped through stuff and I help her with stuff, even though sometimes I can be annoying or inconveniencing. We're not perfect, but it definitely helps to have someone to depend on when you're having problems with life and other stuff.

Thank you for your consideration of me as a candidate for the National Honor Society, it means a tremendous deal to me. I have worked extremely hard to earn my chance to become a member of the National Honor Society and this application resembles a small prize on the enduring path to success for me. I believe, as a member of the National Honor Society, I will be able to enhance my spirit of service and accomplish more service goals and projects. Although, I already have many leadership skills under my belt, I can only imagine the many more skills I will gain from being a member of the National Honor Society. I believe you can never stop learning.

We donated our time to a charity during the fall, the JROTC program decided to do the Mana Cafe to help those in need. It was a food drive and people would help gather food together to deliver it to families that needed it for the winter. Everyone was pitching together and doing their part to get the food together and in the people’s car. Even in the cold weather, everyone was having fun, knowing that they were doing excellent in their hearts. Therefore that day families were allowed to eat despite their economic struggle and all as a result of the service we did to help them.