“Being a part of the College of Education at Mississippi State has been influential in shaping me into who I am today. As a secondary education major, I have learned so much about the education system and how we, as people, interact and learn from each other. I am proud to be a part of the Mississippi Excellence in Teaching Program (METP), as it has shown me the beauty of learning and teaching in Mississippi, as well as guiding me through my years in college.”