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Amina DeVries

PK4 Teacher

 

At WES Since: 2022

What is your favorite quote?

“The greatest glory in living lies not in ever falling, but in rising every time you fall.” ~ Nelson Mandela~

Bio:
Growing up I struggled in school. I had to work twice as hard as my friends did to obtain a grade that was similar to theirs. I struggled to read and write at my grade level which made me feel small and not as smart as my peers. However, my learning strategist was able to explain that I learned differently than my peers and that I needed more assistance. I was diagnosed with Dyslexia. She provided guidance but also gave me the strength and the will to push through the challenges and believe in myself again. Thanks to her work and her encouragement through my schooling, I always thought I wanted to be that kind of teacher in someone’s life. My passion for working with students came from my experience as a student. I became a teacher because I want to help students see that their challenges are not their weaknesses but rather their strengths which could open more opportunities than one could imagine. Sometimes the people we least expect can have the biggest impact on us. I have a bachelor’s degree from Graceland University and a master’s degree in educational psychology from McGill University. In my spare time, I love to be active by working out at a gym, playing a sport, or hiking. I also enjoy cooking, exploring new places, and doing puzzles. Having grown up in Kenya, I love a good safari, too!