1. Shadra Tomei Sparling’s Life June 23 rd 1984-Present CEPD 8102 Dr. Hayes

2. My baptism: 1993 High School Graduation: May 4 th 2002 Goal 1: Become a teacher

3. Graduated University of West Georgia with a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education: 2006. I bought my first new car as a present for meeting my goal! Got first job teaching! Started in August of 2006. Goal 2: Get my Master’s degree. Graduated from Walden University in May 2008 with a Master’s degree in Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment. Goal 3: Teach students with gifted abilities.

4. Received Gifted Endorsement in August 2008. Got my first puppy: Maximus Tomei (A Yorkie) in August 2008. Goal 4: Buy a house. Bought my first house on June 29 th 2009. Goal 5: Meet Mr. Right, fall in love, and get married. <3

5. Goal 5: Obtain a Specialist’s degree. Got engaged to Mr. Right (Bryce Sparling) on March 19 th, 2010. Married Bryce Sparling at sunset on June 19 th, 2010. Goal 6: Finish Specialist degree with a 4.0 GPA in June 2011.

6. Goal 7: Have one or two children in the next five years. Goal 8: Work as a curriculum instructor for schools. Goal 9: Get out of debt! What will happen next?