MY Educational Hero

As I look back on my educational heroes one that comes to mind is Mrs. Larsen. I vividly remember going to my first day of high school. I was terrified! I made it to my first class, computer tech. According to my schedule, my teacher’s name was Mrs. Angie Larsen. My teacher began going over the course syllabus and briefly telling us about her. She told the class that she was going to share a life changing experience. Angie got in a severe car accident her freshman year of college that has impacted her life ever since. Angie’s face was contorted as she slammed into the windshield. Glass went flying everywhere, and she had several cuts in her forehead. Her right kneecap was shattered and later removed. Angie had a compound fracture in her tibia; she broke her fibula in two places and her ankle in three. Her abdomen hit the bottom of the steering wheel which almost resulted in her liver splitting into two pieces. Angie’s abdomen was a ¼ inch away from her main artery, however if her main artery had split she would have bled to death.

Throughout my life I will be faced with challenging trials or simple daily problems, I need to try my best to have a positive outlook on what may come in my way. Times will be hard, but I will have to hang in there and give the situation all that I have. My family and friends will be there to help me along when I am down. I had Mrs. Larsen all three years during high school. She was not only my teacher but also a dear friend of mine. Mrs. Larsen has become an inspiration to me over the years and has made a huge impact on my life. I will never forget that day sitting in class hearing about her life changing experience. I need to remember to enjoy every minute of life and tell the people in my life that I love them. Honestly, you never know what life will throw at you and if there is anything I have learned from Angie it is to achieve the goals and dreams that you want to accomplish, and try your hardest to truly live your life to the fullest.