“I have always wanted to become a teacher because I genuinely just enjoy being around kids. The reason I decided to take the GCI program was because I get to actually teach kids and get some experience in, before I go into college and the career itself. Being able to see kids grow up and figure out who they are would just be so cool to see and be a part of in a way. The most valuable thing I have learned through the Early Childhood Education program is that hard work pays off. The children have so much growth from the beginning of the year compared to the end.” – senior Lily Tisch