Chyteal Jones
Nancy Larson Foundation Scholar
Graduate student Chyteal Jones awarded scholarship
Austell, GA (February 12, 2016) – Mercer University graduate student Chyteal Jones has been named a Nancy Larson Foundation Scholar and awarded a $1000 scholarship in recognition of her inspiring personal narrative, excellent academic record and spirit of community service.
The Nancy Larson Foundation proudly supports students across the country majoring in elementary education by awarding scholarships to deserving students each year. Jones is one of nine recipients selected from the many applications received by the Foundation.
In her personal narrative, Jones described her journey to teaching, “I had a hard time finding a direction when I was young. After I graduated high school, I went to trade school and became an electrician. Then after 15 years I went to college and got a business degree. I was successful, but still seeking ‘something.’ Then I had my children and taught them to read and count before preschool. I really saw a fire come alive inside me when I saw them grasp information and apply knowledge. I knew teaching is where I belonged.”
Jones returned to school to pursue her Masters of Arts in Teaching to achieve this goal. “Now I have the chance to help children reach their highest potential and be happy with it. I will continue to find ways to motivate children to help themselves as well as others, “ said Jones.
“Chyteal has such a love for teaching and for children,” said Nancy Larson. “It is clear to us from her story that she is dedicated to both inspiring and teaching children.”
Juniors, seniors and graduate students who have declared an elementary education major are invited to submit a personal narrative about about why they want to teach, what personal experiences they have had that inspired them to teach and what will make them excellent teachers. Applicants are also asked to include community service activities and experiences they have had working with children.
Larson, a former teacher and curriculum director, has dedicated her life to advancing elementary education. Her original Saxon Math K–4 program was developed because teachers needed a classroom-tested math program that would prepare children for advanced math classes. In recent years, Larson has used the same approach to develop Nancy Larson Science for kindergarten through fourth-grade students. The program was written to provide in-depth science content in an easy-to-teach format.
To learn more about the Nancy Larson Foundation, visit http://nancylarsonfoundation.org.
About Nancy Larson Foundation
The Nancy Larson Foundation, founded in 2006 in Old Lyme, CT, has a history of awarding prospective elementary educators scholarships to encourage and support their education. The Nancy Larson Foundation awards scholarships to the top entries. For entry deadlines and requirements, or more information on the Foundation, visit http://nancylarsonfoundation.org.