Blog Post 1

Hey everyone! I’m Mary-Katelin McFerrin. I was born and raised here in Mobile, Alabama. I attended Cottage Hill Christian Academy until my freshman year in high school when I transferred to Davidson High and graduated in 2008. I am a junior in elementary education and could not be more ready to be in my own classroom! I chose South because it was close to home and the majority of my friends were also staying home and attending South. It was an easy choice for me. I have also always heard that South has a great education program.
I have danced since I was two years old and have been teaching dance for the past five years. I also was a cheerleader in high school. I love boat rides, fishing, weekends at the beach house and going to our hunting camp.
Even at five years old when you asked me what I wanted to be when I grew up, my answer has always been a teacher. I have never imagined me doing anything else. Teaching is my passion and I love every minute of it. Being able to teach dance has truly opened my eyes to how much I love children. I am also a substitute teacher almost everyday. It amazes me how much teachers take off! When I am not subbing, I work with my mom at her job for an oil company. It’s a family business and I love being there. I worked there everyday throughout high school, and now just when I have time. I also keep a baby boy, who is like family, when I am not subbing. He comes first in all my jobs though.
I hope to graduate in the next year and start working on my masters degree. I would love more than anything to be at the school of my choice and to teach first grade. I believe if you feel good about yourself and believe what you do matters, you will succeed in it, especially knowing you could be making a difference in a child's life.