About Me
	My name is Mandy Taylor-Gratzer.  I received my Bachelors of Arts in 2006 from the University of California, Santa Barbara.  I majored in Sociology with a minor in Women's Studies.   I am currently attending University of California, Davis pursuing a Multiple Subject Teaching Credential with an ELL emphasis and my Master's in Education.  I am student teaching in Mrs. LaBass' 1st grade classroom at Anderson Elementary School in Dixon, CA.  My favorite part of the program at UC Davis is working with the kids in the classroom.  I feel that I am learning the most when participating in hands-on experience.  I can't wait to have my own classroom next year and be able to teach children and watch them get excited by learning.  To me, teaching is the most fulfilling and rewarding career a person can have. I love food.  I love to cook and eat.  My favorite part of the process is being with people I love and making something special for them.  It is so rewarding to see other people enjoy what I have created.  However, I also love to eat and enjoy trying new cuisine and laughing with friends over a great meal. My other passion is travelling.  I think that the best education that a person can receive is through "doing".  By experiencing other cultures, I not only learn about the history, architecture, natural resources, religions, and people of the places I travel to, but I also learn about myself.  Of course, my absolute favorite part of travelling is experiencing the different cuisines throughout the world.  I love to come home and cook what I have learned for my family and friends.  I hope to incorporate my passion for different cultures in my classroom.
This picture was taken on my most recent trip to Thailand in February/March 2007.  I love to travel!!!!
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