Why I Chose CU Boulder: Anisah Spahn
I also chose CU Boulder for the opportunities it provides to experience a small university feel at a large institution. As a humanities major, I have the opportunity to study two fields, English literature and a second field that I created in the department on the ethical treatment of animals.
On campus, I love serving as an ambassador for the School of Education. I am also the student administrative assistant for the Honors Residential Academic Program and a student leader for the program, and in those roles I plan events for first year students. I have also worked with the Denver Dumb Friends League animal shelter and the Native American Rights Fund.
The classes and practicum experiences I have received through the CU Boulder School of Education and my various roles on campus and off campus, have given me the skills and confidence necessary to enact positive change. CU Boulder鈥檚 focus on advancing educational equity has given me the tools I need to do just that and be the best educator that I can. I also hope to combat structural oppression, and I believe that teaching is the perfect way to do so. I cannot wait to become the teacher who encourages students to be proud of who they are.
~ Anisah Spahn
Humanities and Elementary Education Teacher Licensure Student, 2018