Why I Became a Teacher

Kelly Wilber (IN ’14)

Through her brother’s struggles and determination to overcome his mental handicap, Kelly became motivated to dedicate her career to helping students learn.

“My first inspiration was my brother, David. David was born with Down syndrome. We are seven years apart, but when we were children we learned together. I realized at an early age that everyone has the ability to learn, but the process may look different. My brother taught me the importance of hard work and perseverance. I wanted to become a teacher in order to work with kids like David who face learning challenges.

"As an elementary student, I was inspired by my third-grade teacher, Mrs. Mary Kegebein. She had a magical way of making learning meaningful and fun. She made every student in her class believe they could accomplish any dream if they worked hard enough. I hope that I help my students create memories that will inspire them to become future educators.” (TAP Mentor Teacher at Southport Elementary School in Indianapolis, IN)

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