HANK SAMUELS Recipient of a Gail Bunn Fellowship A.B.Ed. in Elementary Education Class of 2013 Saint Augustine, Florida
My background I was born and raised in Saint Augustine, Fla. Both of my parents are deaf and I was brought up immersed in deaf culture. As a coach’s son, I played many sports and always had a genuine love for acting and history.
Why I chose education I chose education because I genuinely want to make an impact on lives. Teaching is one of the few professions where you can see that impact every single day. I have always loved working with children and as a teacher, I can form authentic relationships with these kids.
My experience My experience in the UNC School of Education has been amazing. I have become extremely close with my peers in my elementary cohort and they are my support system. My professors are true mentors in every sense of the word. I feel that I have gained the experience and knowledge to go out into the world and be a great teacher.
How the Gail Bunn Fellowship has benefited me Through the Gail Bunn Fellowship, I have had access to rural schools. Prior to this time, I had never experienced rural schools, either in my personal academic history or through my previous practicum placements in the School of Education. The Bunn Fellowship has given me the opportunity to reach out to kids who are not traditionally exposed to people and teachers from UNC. It has allowed me to immerse myself in the community that is formed around a rural school.
My career goals I hope to teach in the Triangle area where I can inspire kids to learn and grow.
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