Biography

Ms. Kendra Whitman I was born in Norman, Oklahoma on April 15th. I was raised in Harrah, Oklahoma and graduated from Harrah High School in 2008. I am currently attending the University of Oklahoma for a Bachelor of Arts in History and a teaching certification for Social Studies in Secondary Education. My current goal is to graduate in Spring 2012 and become a high school history teacher.

 My decisions to become a teacher began with the teachers I had at Harrah. My middle school teacher and Cross Country coach, Mrs. Casey, inspired me with the level of her commitment to her students and really motivated me to make a positive difference in the lives of others. The second person to influence me was Mrs. Keefer, my high school history teacher. What set her apart was her teaching style; she expected nothing but the best from her students and really motivated participation by assigning intriguing projects and research papers.She really grabbed my attention and made history like a fantastic story filled with intrigue, romance, heroes and villains. She really ignited a zeal for knowledge and helped me discover my passion and history.

It is through these two teachers I formed my reasons to teach: //**to instruct students about our history and to be a positive influence in others’ lives.**//

Please contact me through my email: Kendra.L.Whitman-1@ou.edu