ASHLEIGH
leadership '22 (outstanding grad)

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WHY WEBER STATE? 

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I originally came to Weber State University with the intention to make a difference in our education system. I thought becoming a physical education teacher was how I was going to do it--then COVID hit. I was coaching cross country at Fremont High School (go Silver Wolves), and I quickly realized I was not cut out to manage the high schoolers. So I went back to the drawing board. At this time, I was invited to a research lab on campus. I quickly fell in love with neuroscience and changed my major to a BIS. One of my mentors suggested I do leadership for one of my BIS disciplines. This was hands down one of the best decisions I have ever made. 

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WHY LEADERSHIP? 

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Having leadership as a discipline has been incredibly impactful and meaningful to me and has enabled me to already being making a difference in our education system here at Weber State University.

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INCREDIBLE ACCESS 

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The Goddard School is so unique because all of the faculty members I have studied under are beyond passionate about what they do, and they are willing do what ever they can to help you.

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FACULTY IMPACT

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Dr. Jennifer Anderson greatly impacted my life. I met her in one of the worst situations I have faced. She provided support, mentorship, and a collaborative environment when I needed. She has taught me everything I used to re-define myself, impact others lives, and how to rise to the occasion. Without her, can honestly say I do not know where I would be. 

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ADVICE 

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Do it. It's not easy, but you will get so much out of it.

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WHAT ARE YOUR CAREER ASPIRATIONS? 

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Waiting to reapply to PhD programs for Cell and Molecular Neuroscience. I want to get a PhD and make an impact on many lives through research and by becoming a professor.

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