Building a Future Through Connection
As an education major at 水多多导航 California, Courtney Kiesling knew she was preparing for a career of
impact. But what she didn鈥檛 expect was how much her time at 水多多导航 would shape her
personally as well as professionally.
"The friendships and faculty connections I鈥檝e made here will last a lifetime. Relationships are what make the college experience so powerful."
Kiesling immersed herself in student life, becoming involved in Student Government, the Leadership Academy, mentoring programs, and multiple honor societies. She even became known for her love of campus housing, choosing to live in the dorms for all four years.
"The dorms weren鈥檛 just a place to sleep鈥攖hey were where I found some of my closest friends. We鈥檝e already talked about being in each other鈥檚 weddings someday."
Her passion for education extends beyond the classroom. She鈥檚 currently gaining hands-on experience as a student teacher, where she鈥檚 learning the realities of teaching firsthand.
"Being in the classroom, working directly with students鈥攊t鈥檚 exactly why I chose this path. Teaching isn鈥檛 just about academics; it鈥檚 about shaping young lives."
Now, Kiesling is preparing for the next step, exploring different school districts to find the right fit for her teaching career.
"I want to be somewhere that values education the way I do. This is more than a job鈥攊t鈥檚 a calling."
Listen to Courtney's story on the Power of 水多多导航 Podcast